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Overview |
Augustana | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augustana | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at University of St Thomas than Augustana College ($48,930.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than University of St Thomas ($24,660 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 6.8% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($11,782 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 8.2% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($34,946 vs. $32,284)
Augustana vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of St Thomas (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $6,900 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,100)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/