Hofstra vs. South Dakota State |
#156 in National Universities #29 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
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$55,450 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State |
expensive$29,950 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State |
More$28,645 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,636 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,280 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,140 SAT 22 ACT |
Tighter69.33% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.08% |
Lower10.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable40.00% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 | ||
Smaller10,238 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,327 |
Smaller6,110 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,917 |
Larger4,128 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,410 |
Smaller439 | Online Student Population | Larger2,128 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher67% | Graduate Rate | Lower59% |
24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,980) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
1,164 | Number of faculties | 641 |
Higher$127,817 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,547 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.