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Northwestern College USD Nebraska Minnesota State University-Mankato South Dakota State University University of Sioux Falls| Dordt College | Augustana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 |
Dort | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dort | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Dort | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Augustana University than Dordt College ($36,332.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Dort ($23,843 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 20.1% lower than costs at Dordt College ($9,148 vs. $10,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Dordt College ($27,920 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 5 points higher than at Dort (1159)
- Incoming Dort students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Augustana University (26)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Dort (3.65)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Dort vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Dordt College (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/