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Overview |
Augsburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1020/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $259 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Augsburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or South Dakota State University?
- Augsburg College is 431.1% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.9% higher at Augsburg College than South Dakota State University ($41,284.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Augsburg College ($18,160 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 42.9% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($8,087 vs. $11,559)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 609% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($32,266 vs. $4,551)
Augsburg College vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 36 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than South Dakota State University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $4,300 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,700)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($25,116 vs. $27,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/