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Overview |
McDaniel College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
McDaniel College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
McDaniel College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 50% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,594 students)
McDaniel College vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or University of Sioux Falls?
- McDaniel College is 134.7% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.7% higher at McDaniel College than University of Sioux Falls ($46,800.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than McDaniel College ($20,957 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 52.1% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($8,090 vs. $12,302)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 220.6% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($38,848 vs. $12,117)
McDaniel College vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel 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 McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 28 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming McDaniel 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 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at McDaniel College (3.64)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
McDaniel College vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel 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 McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than University of Sioux Falls (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $10,000 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/