Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | Augustana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ISU | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | augie.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ISU | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $36,332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Augustana University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
ISU | Augustana University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ISU | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | Augustana University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | Augustana University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 42% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 2,086 students)
ISU vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 318.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Augustana University than Iowa State University ($36,332.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Augustana University ($15,310 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 2.3% lower than costs at Iowa State University ($9,148 vs. $9,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 152.8% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($27,920 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 22 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
ISU vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Augustana University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $46,800)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $3,132 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($23,868 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/