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Overview |
Morningside College | Doane University | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Morningside College | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Morningside College | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Morningside College | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Morningside College | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morningside College is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (2,249 students vs. 1,879 students)
Morningside College vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or Doane University?
- Doane University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Morningside College for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Doane University than Morningside College ($38,190.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morningside College than Doane University ($23,947 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morningside College are 1.7% lower than costs at Doane University ($10,720 vs. $10,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College as Doane University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Morningside College ($29,479 vs. $25,011)
Morningside College vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside College or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or Morningside College .
- The average SAT score at Morningside College (1070) is 6 points higher than at Doane University (1064)
- Incoming Morningside College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Doane University (23)
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Morningside College (3.42)
- Doane University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Morningside College (70.6%)
Morningside College vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside College or Doane University? 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 Doane University and Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Morningside College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Morningside College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,300)
- Doane University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morningside College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Doane University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Morningside College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Morningside College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Doane University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/