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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Pitt State| Kansas State University | University of Sioux Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
K-State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
K-State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $235 |
Diversity |
K-State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 50% | ||
Campus |
K-State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 1,594 students)
K-State vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or University of Sioux Falls?
- University of Sioux Falls is 110.1% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($19,940.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at K-State than University of Sioux Falls ($25,560.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than University of Sioux Falls ($18,855 vs. $20,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 24.8% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($8,090 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than Kansas State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is 41.9% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($12,117 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State 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 K-State .
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at K-State (3.77)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
K-State vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Kansas State University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $43,400)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Sioux Falls graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,750)
- K-State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Sioux Falls graduates. ($232 vs. $235)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former K-State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/