Grand View University vs. University of Sioux Falls

Grand View University vs. University of Sioux Falls comparison

	Grand View University	University of Sioux Falls	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Grand View University	University of Sioux Falls
Location	Des Moines, IA	Sioux Falls, SD
Setting	Midsize City	Midsize City
Enrollment	1,827	1,594
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#884
Religious Affiliation	Evangelical Lutheran Church	American Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	grandview.edu	usiouxfalls.edu
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Costs	Grand View University	University of Sioux Falls
Tuition (In State)	$31,418	$19,940
Tuition (Out of State)	$31,418	$19,940
Room & Board	$10,956	$8,090
Avg Net Price	$20,236	$20,957
Avg Grant Aid	$22,893	$12,117
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	100%

Admission	Grand View University	University of Sioux Falls
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,886	2,358
Admitted	1,856	1,791
Acceptance Rate	98.4%	76%
Enrolled %	17.8%	17.2%
Avg High School GPA	3.3	3.8
Typical High School Grades	B+	A-
Admissions Standards	Extremely Easy	Unavailable
Applicant Competition
ACT Range	17/22
SAT Range	920/1080
Submit Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
Application Deadline	Aug 15, 2025

Academics	Grand View University	University of Sioux Falls
Student to Faculty Ratio	12:1	17:1
Popular Majors	Health Professions (18%) Business (17%) Education (8%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (8%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (8%)	Business (34%) Education (11%) Psychology (9%) Health Professions (7%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (7%)
Outcomes	Grand View University	University of Sioux Falls
Graduation Rate	41%	59%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$43,900	$43,400
Making Student Loan Payments	60%	75%
Median Student Loan Debt	$23,908	$22,750
Median Loan Payment	$247	$235

Diversity	Grand View University	University of Sioux Falls
% Men	44%	39%
% Women	56%	61%
Racial Diversity	Low	Very Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	72%	89%
% Black	8%	4%
% Hispanic	4%	1%
% Native American	0%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	4%	3%
% International	2%	1%
% Unknown Race	7%	1%

Students	Grand View University	University of Sioux Falls
% In-State	77%	50%
% Out-of-State	21%	50%
Campus	Grand View University	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

• Grand View University is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (1,827 students vs. 1,594 students)

Grand View University vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Grand View University or University of Sioux Falls?

• Grand View University is 57.6% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($31,418.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Grand View University than University of Sioux Falls ($31,418.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand View University than University of Sioux Falls ($20,236 vs. $20,957)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 35.4% lower than costs at Grand View University ($8,090 vs. $10,956)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Grand View University as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Grand View University students is 88.9% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($22,893 vs. $12,117)

Grand View University vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Grand View University 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 Grand View University .

• The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 77 points higher than at Grand View University (969)
• Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Grand View University (21)
• Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Grand View University (3.3)
• Grand View University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)

Grand View University vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Grand View University 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 Grand View University.

• The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Grand View University (59% vs. 41%)
• Graduates from Grand View University earn on average $500 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,400)
• University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $1,158 lower median federal student loan debt than Grand View University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,908)
• University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Grand View University graduates. ($235 vs. $247)
• More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand View University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)

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