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Overview |
Augustana University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,158 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augie.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,150 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,150 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,470 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,280 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,925 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,330 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 1,973 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1290 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Augustana University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Augustana University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,158 students vs. 1,370 students)
Augustana University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Saint Michael's College than Augustana University ($47,640.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Saint Michael's College ($25,280 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 74.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($9,470 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 30.3% larger than aid received Augustana University ($36,374 vs. $27,925)
Augustana University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Augustana University .
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Augustana University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana University or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Augustana University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Augustana University (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $46,800)
- Augustana University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Augustana University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/