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Overview |
Whittier College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Whittier College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $235 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Whittier College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or University of Sioux Falls?
- Whittier College is 145.4% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.4% higher at Whittier College than University of Sioux Falls ($48,924.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Whittier College ($20,957 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 93.1% lower than costs at Whittier College ($8,090 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 185.7% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($34,623 vs. $12,117)
Whittier College vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College 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 Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 11 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming Whittier College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Whittier College (3.61)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Whittier College vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College 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 Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Whittier College (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,500)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($235 vs. $263)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/