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Overview |
University of North Dakota | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,876 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,359 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,387 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,597 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 5,494 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
University of North Dakota | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $235 |
Diversity |
University of North Dakota | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 50% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 1,594 students)
University of North Dakota vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or University of Sioux Falls?
- University of Sioux Falls is 115.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($19,940.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at University of Sioux Falls than University of North Dakota ($19,940.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than University of Sioux Falls ($17,359 vs. $20,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 25.7% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($8,090 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than University of North Dakota (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is 89.7% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($12,117 vs. $6,387)
University of North Dakota vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota 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 University of North Dakota .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 42 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming University of North Dakota 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 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
University of North Dakota vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota 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 University of North Dakota.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than University of North Dakota (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $11,300 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,500)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($235 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/