South Dakota State vs IPFW

The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.

Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
IPFW has more expensive tuition & fees ($20,961) than South Dakota State ($12,675).
It is harder to admit to South Dakota State than IPFW.
South Dakota State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,155) than IPFW (1,080).
South Dakota State has higher submitted ACT score (23) than IPFW (22).
South Dakota State has more students with 12,104 students while IPFW has 10,139 students.
South Dakota State has more full-time faculties with 541 faculties while IPFW has 288 full-time faculties.

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

Which school is more in your mind and would you like to go to?

South Dakota StateIPFW

South Dakota State	vs.	IPFW
Brookings, South Dakota	Location	Fort Wayne, Indiana
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Public, 4 or more years
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$9,200 Out-Of-State$12,675	Tuition & Fees	In-State$8,730 Out-Of-State$20,961
56% ($4,847)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	52% ($6,915)
$4,847	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$6,915
91.37 %	Acceptance Rates	94.41 %
44.79 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	37.58 %
1,155	SAT Score	1,080
23	ACT Score	22
56 %	Graduation Rate	40 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
76 %	Retention Rate	55 %
12,104	Student Population	10,139
541	Number of Faculties	288
17 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	16 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