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Overview |
Augsburg College | USD | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Augsburg College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or USD?
- Augsburg College is 431.1% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.9% higher at Augsburg College than University of South Dakota ($41,284.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Augsburg College ($18,378 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 40.6% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($8,224 vs. $11,559)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 411.5% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($32,266 vs. $6,308)
Augsburg College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 17 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or USD? 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 USD and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than University of South Dakota (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $3,800 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/