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Overview |
Augustana University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,158 | 464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augie.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,150 | $23,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,150 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,470 | $14,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,280 | $25,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,925 | $15,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,330 | 1,136 | ||
| Admitted | 1,973 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1290 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Augustana University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| 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
- Augustana University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (2,158 students vs. 464 students)
Augustana University vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana University or Sweet Briar College?
- Augustana University is 60.8% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($38,150.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Augustana University than Sweet Briar College ($38,150.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Sweet Briar College ($25,280 vs. $25,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 55.4% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($9,470 vs. $14,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 75.9% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($27,925 vs. $15,880)
Augustana University vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana University or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Augustana University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 66 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Augustana University vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana University or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and Augustana University.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Augustana University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,700)
- Sweet Briar College and Augustana University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sweet Briar College 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 Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/