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Overview |
PC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $235 |
Diversity |
PC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
PC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 50% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or University of Sioux Falls?
- Presbyterian College is 95.5% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at PC than University of Sioux Falls ($38,990.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than PC ($20,957 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 39.7% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,090 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 183.7% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($34,379 vs. $12,117)
PC vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC 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 PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 36 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at PC (3.6)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of Sioux Falls (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $4,300 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $3,358 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,108)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($235 vs. $269)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/