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Overview |
Augustana | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Augustana | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Augustana | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Augustana | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Augustana College is 308.5% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Augustana than University of Missouri St Louis ($47,766.00 vs. $29,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Augustana ($13,211 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 7.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,920 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 186.3% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($34,946 vs. $12,205)
Augustana vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Augustana vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,800 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $6,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($20,987 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/