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Overview |
University of Sioux Falls | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,594 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usiouxfalls.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Sioux Falls | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,940 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,090 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,957 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,117 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Sioux Falls | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,791 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| 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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Sioux Falls | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Sioux Falls | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Sioux Falls | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Sioux Falls | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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 Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 1,594 students)
University of Sioux Falls vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Sioux Falls or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Sioux Falls is 162.9% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($19,940.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at University of Sioux Falls than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($19,940.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than University of Sioux Falls ($13,130 vs. $20,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 16.5% lower than costs at University of Sioux Falls ($6,942 vs. $8,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is 256.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($12,117 vs. $3,395)
University of Sioux Falls vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Sioux Falls or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or University of Sioux Falls .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 84 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UW-La Crosse (3.6)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
University of Sioux Falls vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Sioux Falls or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and University of Sioux Falls.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than University of Sioux Falls (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $6,100 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,250)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($235 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/