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Overview |
Augustana | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1027/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Augustana | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or St. Cloud State University?
- Augustana College is 442.1% more expensive to attend than St. Cloud State University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $8,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.5% higher at Augustana than Saint Cloud State University ($47,766.00 vs. $18,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Augustana ($14,065 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 18.4% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,950 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 478.4% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($34,946 vs. $6,042)
Augustana vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman St. Cloud State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud State University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Saint Cloud State University (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,400 more per year than St. Cloud State University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,700)
- Saint Cloud State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Cloud State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Cloud State University 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/