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Overview |
University of Sioux Falls | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,594 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usiouxfalls.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Sioux Falls | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,940 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,090 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,957 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,117 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Sioux Falls | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,791 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Sioux Falls | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Sioux Falls | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Sioux Falls | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Sioux Falls | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Sioux Falls | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 766 students)
University of Sioux Falls vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Sioux Falls or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 147.2% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.2% higher at Ripon College than University of Sioux Falls ($49,300.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Ripon College ($20,957 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 17.3% lower than costs at Ripon College ($8,090 vs. $9,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 220.4% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($38,826 vs. $12,117)
University of Sioux Falls vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Sioux Falls or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or University of Sioux Falls .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 59 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming Ripon College 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 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
University of Sioux Falls vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Sioux Falls or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and University of Sioux Falls.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than University of Sioux Falls (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $28,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($235 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/