MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. University of Sioux Falls

MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. University of Sioux Falls comparison

	MidAmerica Nazarene University	University of Sioux Falls	College 3	College 4
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Overview	MidAmerica Nazarene University	University of Sioux Falls
Location	Olathe, KS	Sioux Falls, SD
Setting	Large Suburban	Midsize City
Enrollment	1,508	1,594
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#576
Religious Affiliation	Church of the Nazarene	American Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	mnu.edu	usiouxfalls.edu
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Costs	MidAmerica Nazarene University	University of Sioux Falls
Tuition (In State)	$34,082	$19,940
Tuition (Out of State)	$34,082	$19,940
Room & Board	$9,848	$8,090
Avg Net Price	$28,787	$20,957
Avg Grant Aid	$22,757	$12,117
% Receiving Grant Aid	97%	100%

Admission	MidAmerica Nazarene University	University of Sioux Falls
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,103	2,358
Admitted	737	1,791
Acceptance Rate	66.8%	76%
Enrolled %	31.6%	17.2%
Avg High School GPA	3.28	3.8
Typical High School Grades	B	A-
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Unavailable
Applicant Competition	Low
ACT Range	17/24
SAT Range	916/1118
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	MidAmerica Nazarene University	University of Sioux Falls
Student to Faculty Ratio	11:1	17:1
Popular Majors	Business (48%) Health Professions (24%) Education (6%) Theology and Religious Vvocations (4%) Psychology (2%)	Business (34%) Education (11%) Psychology (9%) Health Professions (7%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (7%)
Outcomes	MidAmerica Nazarene University	University of Sioux Falls
Graduation Rate	44%	59%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$47,400	$43,400
Making Student Loan Payments	70%	75%
Median Student Loan Debt	$18,750	$22,750
Median Loan Payment	$193	$235

Diversity	MidAmerica Nazarene University	University of Sioux Falls
% Men	40%	39%
% Women	60%	61%
Racial Diversity	Medium	Very Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	60%	89%
% Black	13%	4%
% Hispanic	7%	1%
% Native American	1%	1%
% Pacific Islander	1%	0%
% Two or More Races	2%	3%
% International	0%	1%
% Unknown Race	15%	1%

Students	MidAmerica Nazarene University	University of Sioux Falls
% In-State	46%	50%
% Out-of-State	50%	50%
Campus	MidAmerica Nazarene 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

• University of Sioux Falls is larger than than MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,508 students)

MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or University of Sioux Falls?

• MidAmerica Nazarene University is 70.9% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than University of Sioux Falls ($34,082.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($20,957 vs. $28,787)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 21.7% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($8,090 vs. $9,848)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 87.8% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($22,757 vs. $12,117)

MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University .

• The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 31 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
• Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
• Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
• University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)

MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.

• The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (59% vs. 44%)
• Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,400)
• MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Sioux Falls graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,750)
• MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Sioux Falls graduates. ($193 vs. $235)
• More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidAmerica Nazarene University 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/