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Overview |
Alma College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Alma College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or University of Sioux Falls?
- Alma College is 127.4% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.4% higher at Alma College than University of Sioux Falls ($45,346.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Alma College ($20,957 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 56% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,090 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 186.7% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($34,736 vs. $12,117)
Alma College vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 64 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or University of Sioux Falls? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Sioux Falls and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than University of Sioux Falls (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $4,900 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/