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South Dakota State University University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska Augustana Truman State Augustana University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology NSU UNI ISU Iowa| Crown College | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Crown College | USD | ||
| Location | Saint Bonifacius, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #941 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | crown.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Crown College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,360 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,360 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,504 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,533 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Crown College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,278 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 |
Crown College | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Crown College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Crown College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Crown College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Crown College | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Crown College based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 1,583 students)
Crown College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Crown College or USD?
- Crown College is 264.9% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($28,360.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.4% higher at Crown College than University of South Dakota ($28,360.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Crown College ($18,378 vs. $25,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 21% lower than costs at Crown College ($8,224 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Crown College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Crown College students is 177.9% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($17,533 vs. $6,308)
Crown College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Crown College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Crown College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 30 points higher than at Crown College (1019)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Crown College (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Crown College (3.22)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Crown College (66.6%)
Crown College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Crown College 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 Crown College.
- The graduation rate at Crown College is higher than University of South Dakota (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $12,100 more per year than Crown College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $36,100)
- University of South Dakota and Crown College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Dakota and Crown College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crown College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/