South Dakota State vs IPFW

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Both are four-years, public schools.
IPFW has more expensive tuition & fees ($21,265) than South Dakota State ($12,809).
It is harder to admit to South Dakota State than IPFW.
IPFW has a higher submitted SAT score (1,100) than South Dakota State (1,100).
IPFW has higher submitted ACT score (22) than South Dakota State (22).
South Dakota State has more students with 11,465 students while IPFW has 8,298 students.
South Dakota State has more full-time faculties with 497 faculties while IPFW has 329 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - South Dakota State University and Purdue University Fort Wayne.

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South Dakota State	vs.	IPFW
Brookings, South Dakota	Location	Fort Wayne, Indiana
four-years, public	School Type	four-years, public
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$9,299 Out-Of-State$12,809	Tuition & Fees	In-State$8,857 Out-Of-State$21,265
64% ($5,323)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	71% ($6,935)
$5,323	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$6,935
91.37 %	Acceptance Rates	94.41 %
44.79 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	37.58 %
1,100	SAT Score	1,105
22	ACT Score	23
60 %	Graduation Rate	38 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
80 %	Retention Rate	57 %
11,465	Student Population	8,298
497	Number of Faculties	329
17 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services