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Overview |
Augustana | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Rapid City, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #362 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | sdsmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $7,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $12,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $21,124 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $5,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Augustana | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,514 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1160/1378 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Augustana | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
- Augustana College is 510.8% more expensive to attend than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $7,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.2% higher at Augustana than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($47,766.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology than Augustana ($21,124 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 46.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,020 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 543.5% larger than aid received South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($34,946 vs. $5,431)
Augustana vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? 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 School of Mines and Technology and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn on average $4,900 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $55,100)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Augustana graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/