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Overview |
University of Sioux Falls | USD | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,594 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usiouxfalls.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Sioux Falls | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,940 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,090 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,957 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,117 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
University of Sioux Falls | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 1,791 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Sioux Falls | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Sioux Falls | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Sioux Falls | USD | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Sioux Falls | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of Sioux Falls | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 1,594 students)
University of Sioux Falls vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Sioux Falls or USD?
- University of Sioux Falls is 156.5% more expensive to attend than USD 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 University of South Dakota ($19,940.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than University of Sioux Falls ($18,378 vs. $20,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 1.7% lower than costs at University of South Dakota ($8,090 vs. $8,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is 92.1% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($12,117 vs. $6,308)
University of Sioux Falls vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Sioux Falls or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or University of Sioux Falls .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 3 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
University of Sioux Falls vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Sioux Falls or USD? 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 USD and University of Sioux Falls.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than University of South Dakota (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $4,800 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD 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/