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South Dakota State University University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska Augustana Truman State South Dakota School of Mines and Technology NSU UNI ISU Iowa Minnesota State University-Mankato| Augustana University | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana University | USD | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,158 | 9,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augie.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,150 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,150 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,470 | $9,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,280 | $18,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,925 | $5,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Augustana University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,330 | 5,349 | ||
| Admitted | 1,973 | 5,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1290 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Augustana University | USD | ||
| 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
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (9,868 students vs. 2,158 students)
Augustana University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana University or USD?
- Augustana University is 390.8% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($38,150.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.1% higher at Augustana University than University of South Dakota ($38,150.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Augustana University ($18,466 vs. $25,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 4.5% lower than costs at Augustana University ($9,060 vs. $9,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 400.4% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($27,925 vs. $5,580)
Augustana University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Augustana University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 115 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Augustana University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana University or USD? 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 USD and Augustana University.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than University of South Dakota (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $1,400 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,800)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/