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Marquette University BLC Carthage Northwestern College MLC USD Carroll University Augustana University UIU Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| University of Sioux Falls | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Sioux Falls | WLC | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,594 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usiouxfalls.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Sioux Falls | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,940 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,090 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,957 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,117 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Sioux Falls | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,791 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1038/1243 | |||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Sioux Falls | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Sioux Falls | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Sioux Falls | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Sioux Falls | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,086 students)
University of Sioux Falls vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Sioux Falls or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 66.5% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at WLC than University of Sioux Falls ($33,210.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than WLC ($20,957 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 40.7% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($8,090 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 90.9% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($23,128 vs. $12,117)
University of Sioux Falls vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Sioux Falls or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or University of Sioux Falls .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 55 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming WLC 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 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
University of Sioux Falls vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Sioux Falls or WLC? 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 WLC and University of Sioux Falls.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than University of Sioux Falls (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $400 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $43,000)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More WLC 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/