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South Dakota State University Bradley Carthage Knox College Creighton University Drake DePauw ISU St Olaf Lake Forest College DePaul Gustavus Adolphus College| Augustana College | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Augustana | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 940/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Dakota State?
- Augustana College is 527.2% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 345.7% higher at Augustana than Dakota State University ($47,766.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Augustana ($17,977 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 46.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,018 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 539.2% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($34,946 vs. $5,467)
Augustana vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Dakota State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Dakota State University (76% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/