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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University Augustana Iowa| South Dakota State University | University of Sioux Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South Dakota State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Brookings, SD | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdstate.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Dakota State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,087 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,160 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,551 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
South Dakota State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,364 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 5,478 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1245 | |||
| 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 |
South Dakota State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Dakota State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,116 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $235 |
Diversity |
South Dakota State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
South Dakota State University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 50% | ||
Campus |
South Dakota State University | 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,594 students)
South Dakota State University vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Dakota State University or University of Sioux Falls?
- University of Sioux Falls is 156.5% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($19,940.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at University of Sioux Falls than South Dakota State University ($19,940.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than University of Sioux Falls ($18,160 vs. $20,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 0% lower than costs at University of Sioux Falls ($8,087 vs. $8,090)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is 166.2% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($12,117 vs. $4,551)
South Dakota State University vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 22 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
South Dakota State University vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than University of Sioux Falls (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $2,366 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,116)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($235 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/