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South Dakota State University University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska Augustana Truman State Augustana University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology NSU UNI ISU Iowa| Tabor College | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tabor | USD | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Tabor | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | 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 |
Tabor | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tabor | USD | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Tabor | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Tabor based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or USD?
- Tabor College is 350.9% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.6% higher at Tabor than University of South Dakota ($35,050.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Tabor ($18,378 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 13.1% lower than costs at Tabor College ($8,224 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 329.8% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($27,113 vs. $6,308)
Tabor vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Tabor .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 42 points higher than at Tabor (1007)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tabor (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Tabor vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor 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 Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than University of South Dakota (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $3,300 more per year than Tabor graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $44,900)
- Tabor College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tabor graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tabor students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/