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Overview |
Presentation College | USD | ||
| Location | Aberdeen, SD | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 615 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presentation.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Presentation College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,384 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,384 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,553 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,967 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
Presentation College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 557 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 421 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1130 | 1020/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Presentation College | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Presentation College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
Presentation College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Presentation College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Presentation College | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Presentation College based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 615 students)
Presentation College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Presentation College or USD?
- Presentation College is 188% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($22,384.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Presentation College than University of South Dakota ($22,384.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Presentation College ($18,378 vs. $27,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 31.8% lower than costs at Presentation College ($8,224 vs. $10,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presentation College than University of South Dakota (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presentation College students is 58% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($9,967 vs. $6,308)
Presentation College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Presentation College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Presentation College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 124 points higher than at Presentation College (925)
- Incoming USD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Presentation College (20)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Presentation College (3.07)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Presentation College (75.6%)
Presentation College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Presentation College or USD? 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 USD and Presentation College.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Presentation College (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $11,800 more per year than Presentation College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $36,400)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Presentation College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- USD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Presentation College graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Presentation College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/