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Overview |
University of Sioux Falls | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,594 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usiouxfalls.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Sioux Falls | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,940 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,090 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,957 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,117 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
University of Sioux Falls | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 1,791 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Sioux Falls | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Sioux Falls | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 53% | ||
Campus |
University of Sioux Falls | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 River Falls is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 1,594 students)
University of Sioux Falls vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Sioux Falls or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Sioux Falls is 210.2% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($19,940.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at University of Sioux Falls than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($19,940.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than University of Sioux Falls ($13,427 vs. $20,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 0% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin River Falls ($8,090 vs. $8,094)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than University of Wisconsin River Falls (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is 169.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($12,117 vs. $4,489)
University of Sioux Falls vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Sioux Falls or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or University of Sioux Falls .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 4 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (3.44)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
University of Sioux Falls vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Sioux Falls or University of Wisconsin-River 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 Wisconsin-River Falls and University of Sioux Falls.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $700 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,400)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $25 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Sioux Falls graduates. ($22,725 vs. $22,750)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Sioux Falls graduates. ($234 vs. $235)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-River Falls students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/