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USD Memphis Nebraska Minnesota State University-Mankato South Dakota State University University of Sioux Falls| Augustana University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana University | CBU | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,158 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augie.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,150 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,150 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,470 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,280 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,925 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,330 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,973 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1290 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Augustana University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Augustana University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Augustana University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,158 students vs. 2,043 students)
Augustana University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana University or CBU?
- Augustana University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($38,150.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Augustana University than Christian Brothers University ($38,150.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Augustana University ($17,068 vs. $25,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 13.3% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,470 vs. $10,731)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Augustana University ($29,076 vs. $27,925)
Augustana University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Augustana University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 59 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Augustana University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana University or CBU? 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 CBU and Augustana University.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Christian Brothers University (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,800)
- Christian Brothers University and Augustana University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Augustana University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/