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Overview |
Augustana University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,086 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augie.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,332 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,332 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,148 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,920 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,069 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1325 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $259 |
Diversity |
Augustana University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Augustana University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 2,086 students)
Augustana University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana University or South Dakota State University?
- Augustana University is 367.4% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222% higher at Augustana University than South Dakota State University ($36,332.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Augustana University ($18,160 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 13.1% lower than costs at Augustana University ($8,087 vs. $9,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 513.5% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($27,920 vs. $4,551)
Augustana University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana University or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Augustana University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 96 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Augustana University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana University or South Dakota State University? 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 South Dakota State University and Augustana University.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than South Dakota State University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $900 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,800)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($25,116 vs. $27,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/