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Overview |
NDNU | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $235 |
Diversity |
NDNU | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
NDNU | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 50% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or University of Sioux Falls?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 82.1% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at NDNU than University of Sioux Falls ($36,306.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 85.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($8,090 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($12,117 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU 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 NDNU .
- The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 136 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $15,300 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $2,472 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,222)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($235 vs. $260)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/