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South Dakota State University University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska Augustana Truman State Augustana University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology NSU UNI ISU Iowa| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FBBC&TS | USD | ||
| Location | Ankeny, IA | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 448 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faith.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
FBBC&TS | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,990 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,990 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,540 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,845 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,717 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
FBBC&TS | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 286 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 150 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1230 | 1020/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FBBC&TS | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FBBC&TS | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,829 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $258 |
Diversity |
FBBC&TS | USD | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FBBC&TS | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 43% | ||
Campus |
FBBC&TS | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 448 students)
FBBC&TS vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FBBC&TS or USD?
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is 131.4% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($17,990.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at FBBC&TS than University of South Dakota ($17,990.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than USD ($14,845 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 9.1% lower than costs at University of South Dakota ($7,540 vs. $8,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than University of South Dakota (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students is 133.3% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($14,717 vs. $6,308)
FBBC&TS vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FBBC&TS or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or FBBC&TS .
- The average SAT score at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (1051) is 2 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming FBBC&TS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
FBBC&TS vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FBBC&TS or USD? 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 USD and FBBC&TS.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $13,900 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $9,171 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($15,829 vs. $25,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($163 vs. $258)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/