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South Dakota State vs. UC Merced

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South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD
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University of California-MercedMerced, CA
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents
$12,809 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$14,167 California Residents
$44,944 Out-of-State
cheaper$9,384 South Dakota Residents
$16,917 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$14,187 California Residents
$29,289 Out-of-State
Less$4,636Average Financial Aid AmountMore$24,089
Admission
1,140 SAT
22 ACT
Test Scores-
Tighter86.08%Acceptance RateEasier89.46%
Favorable40.00%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower8.94%
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
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger11,327Total EnrollmentSmaller9,103
Larger9,917Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller8,343
Larger1,410Graduate Student PopulationSmaller760
2,128Online Student Population-
Completion & Outcomes
Lower59%Graduate RateHigher67%
-Transfer-out Rate22%
Lower79%Retention RateHigher82%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityStudy Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,351)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty18 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty19 to 1
641Number of faculties485
Lower$83,547Average Faculty SalaryHigher$118,858
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.