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Overview |
AU | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 9,862 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,710 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $13,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $8,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
AU | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 5,892 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 5,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AU | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $155 |
Diversity |
AU | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 4% | ||
Campus |
AU | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (9,862 students vs. 4,325 students)
AU vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Augusta University?
- Anderson University is 374.6% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at AU than Augusta University ($32,710.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than AU ($13,486 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,935 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Augusta University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 187% larger than aid received Augusta University ($25,586 vs. $8,916)
AU vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 33 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augusta University (23)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than AU (52.8%)
AU vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and AU.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $25,800 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $37,500)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $11,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,862)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($155 vs. $277)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/