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Overview |
BAC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| 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 |
BAC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
BAC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 1% |
Students |
BAC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 50% | ||
Campus |
BAC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or University of Sioux Falls?
- University of Sioux Falls is 7.8% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($19,940.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at University of Sioux Falls than Belmont Abbey College ($19,940.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than BAC ($20,957 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 44.1% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,090 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is 30.8% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($12,117 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC 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 BAC .
- The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 25 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
BAC vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Belmont Abbey College (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $1,500 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,900)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/