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South Dakota State University Dakota Wesleyan University USD Northwestern College Augustana University Augustana UIU Morningside College| Dakota State University | University of Sioux Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Madison, SD | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,241 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dsu.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,018 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,977 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,467 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 882 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 696 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.4% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | |||
| 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 |
Dakota State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $235 |
Diversity |
Dakota State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Dakota State | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Dakota State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 1,594 students)
Dakota State vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota State or University of Sioux Falls?
- University of Sioux Falls is 161.8% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($19,940.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at University of Sioux Falls than Dakota State University ($19,940.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than University of Sioux Falls ($17,977 vs. $20,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 0.9% lower than costs at University of Sioux Falls ($8,018 vs. $8,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is 121.6% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($12,117 vs. $5,467)
Dakota State vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota State 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 Dakota State .
- The average SAT score at Dakota State University (1047) is 1 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming Dakota State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
Dakota State vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota State 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 Dakota State.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Dakota State University (59% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $1,200 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,200)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,500)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($235 vs. $242)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/