Iowa State vs. South Dakota State |
#156 in National Universities #5 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #122 in National Universities #2 in South Dakota Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$10,497 Iowa Residents $27,683 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State |
expensive$12,451 Iowa Residents $29,303 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State |
More$9,461 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,636 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,220 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,140 SAT 22 ACT |
Easier90.22% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.08% |
Lower28.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable40.00% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger29,969 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,327 |
Larger25,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,917 |
Larger4,728 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,410 |
Smaller1,013 | Online Student Population | Larger2,128 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower59% |
18% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) |
Faculties | ||
18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
1,797 | Number of faculties | 641 |
Higher$111,012 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,547 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.