MSU Moorhead vs. University of Sioux Falls

Minnesota State University Moorhead vs. University of Sioux Falls comparison

	Minnesota State University Moorhead	University of Sioux Falls	College 3	College 4
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Overview	MSU Moorhead	University of Sioux Falls
Location	Moorhead, MN	Sioux Falls, SD
Setting	Midsize Suburban	Midsize City
Enrollment	4,682	1,594
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#608
Religious Affiliation	-	American Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	mnstate.edu	usiouxfalls.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 1,594 students)

MSU Moorhead vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or University of Sioux Falls?

• University of Sioux Falls is 125.6% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($19,940.00 vs. $8,838.00)
• Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at University of Sioux Falls than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($19,940.00 vs. $17,674.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than University of Sioux Falls ($17,939 vs. $20,957)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 24.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,090 vs. $10,104)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is 75.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($12,117 vs. $6,905)

MSU Moorhead vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead .

• The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 3 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
• Incoming MSU Moorhead 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 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
• University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)

MSU Moorhead vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead.

• The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (59% vs. 45%)
• Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $1,000 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,400)
• Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $474 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Sioux Falls graduates. ($22,276 vs. $22,750)
• MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Sioux Falls graduates. ($230 vs. $235)
• More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/