Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Wesleyan University | Mitchell, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Mount Marty University | Yankton, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Kairos University | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Presentation College | Aberdeen, SD | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/04/2023) | ||
| University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Institute of Lutheran Theology | Brookings, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $22,765 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Wesleyan University | $33,790 | 73.38% | 48% | 12:1 | 892 |
| Mount Marty University | $34,600 | 42.57% | 52% | 12:1 | 1,284 |
| Kairos University | $3,600 | 84.62% | - | 9:1 | 1,239 |
| Presentation College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/04/2023) | ||||
| University of Sioux Falls | $21,750 | 82.89% | 63% | 18:1 | 1,450 |
| Institute of Lutheran Theology | $13,430 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $22,765 | - | 26.00% | 11.00:1 | 615 |
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