College comparison

Grand View University vs Morningside University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Grand View University Des Moines, IA	Morningside University Sioux City, IA
Acceptance rateMorningside University is more selective	99%	71%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,486	1,163
Avg net price	$21,774	$31,320
Median earnings (10 yr)Morningside University reports higher median earnings	$52,824	$55,494
Graduation rate	54%	50%
Median debt	$22,500	$26,028
Economic mobility	1.5%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Grand View University or Morningside University harder to get into?

Morningside University is more selective: Grand View University's acceptance rate is approximately 99% and Morningside University's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Grand View University vs Morningside University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Grand View University and — at Morningside University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.