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South Dakota State University Bradley Carthage Knox College Creighton University Drake DePauw ISU St Olaf Lake Forest College University of North Dakota DePaul| Augustana College | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | USD | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Augustana | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | USD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or USD?
- Augustana College is 514.5% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 323.3% higher at Augustana than University of South Dakota ($47,766.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Augustana ($18,378 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 43.3% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,224 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 454% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($34,946 vs. $6,308)
Augustana vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or USD? 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 USD and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of South Dakota (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,900 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/