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Overview |
Augustana | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Augustana College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Augustana than Mount St Mary's University ($47,766.00 vs. $44,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Augustana ($24,379 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 21.5% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,782 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Mount St Mary's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Augustana College ($36,155 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is the same as at Mount St Mary's University (76% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/