Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. University of Sioux Falls

Concordia University Ann Arbor vs. University of Sioux Falls comparison

	Concordia University Ann Arbor	University of Sioux Falls	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Concordia University-Ann Arbor	University of Sioux Falls
Location	Ann Arbor, MI	Sioux Falls, SD
Setting	Midsize City	Midsize City
Enrollment	1,203	1,594
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#758
Religious Affiliation	Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod	American Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	cuaa.edu	usiouxfalls.edu
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Costs	Concordia University-Ann Arbor	University of Sioux Falls
Tuition (In State)	$32,770	$19,940
Tuition (Out of State)	$32,770	$19,940
Room & Board	$12,160	$8,090
Avg Net Price	$26,353	$20,957
Avg Grant Aid	$21,163	$12,117
% Receiving Grant Aid	95%	100%

Admission	Concordia University-Ann Arbor	University of Sioux Falls
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,962	2,358
Admitted	1,377	1,791
Acceptance Rate	70.2%	76%
Enrolled %	16.3%	17.2%
Avg High School GPA	3.19	3.8
Typical High School Grades	B	A-
Admissions Standards	Easy	Unavailable
Applicant Competition	Low
ACT Range	19/24
SAT Range
Submit Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
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Academics	Concordia University-Ann Arbor	University of Sioux Falls
Student to Faculty Ratio	11:1	17:1
Popular Majors	Business (19%) Work and Family Studies (18%) English and Literature (7%) Visual and Performing Arts (7%) Foreign Languages (6%)	Business (34%) Education (11%) Psychology (9%) Health Professions (7%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (7%)
Outcomes	Concordia University-Ann Arbor	University of Sioux Falls
Graduation Rate	40%	59%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$39,000	$43,400
Making Student Loan Payments	52%	75%
Median Student Loan Debt	$23,925	$22,750
Median Loan Payment	$247	$235

Diversity	Concordia University-Ann Arbor	University of Sioux Falls
% Men	46%	39%
% Women	54%	61%
Racial Diversity	Low	Very Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	78%	89%
% Black	9%	4%
% Hispanic	3%	1%
% Native American	1%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	5%	3%
% International	1%	1%
% Unknown Race	2%	1%

Students	Concordia University-Ann Arbor	University of Sioux Falls
% In-State	72%	50%
% Out-of-State	26%	50%
Campus	Concordia University-Ann Arbor	University of Sioux Falls
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	Yes
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• University of Sioux Falls is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,203 students)

Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or University of Sioux Falls?

• Concordia University Ann Arbor is 64.3% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than University of Sioux Falls ($32,770.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($20,957 vs. $26,353)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 50.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($8,090 vs. $12,160)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than Concordia University Ann Arbor (100% vs. 95%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 74.7% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($21,163 vs. $12,117)

Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor .

• The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 56 points higher than at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (990)
• Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
• Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
• University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)

Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor.

• The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (59% vs. 40%)
• Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $4,400 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,000)
• University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,925)
• University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($235 vs. $247)
• More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/