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Overview |
PUC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| 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 |
PUC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $235 |
Diversity |
PUC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
PUC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 50% | ||
Campus |
PUC | 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or University of Sioux Falls?
- Pacific Union College is 63.8% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at PUC than University of Sioux Falls ($32,655.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than PUC ($20,957 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 14.6% lower than costs at Pacific Union College ($8,090 vs. $9,273)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 93% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($23,383 vs. $12,117)
PUC vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC 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 PUC .
- The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 62 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at PUC (3.24)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Pacific Union College (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $15,800 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $30,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($235 vs. $310)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/