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Overview |
Bushnell | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 758 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,534 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,933 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bushnell | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1315 | 1075/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Bushnell | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bushnell | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (2,158 students vs. 758 students)
Bushnell vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($38,150.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Augustana University than Bushnell University ($38,150.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Augustana University ($22,534 vs. $25,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 15.9% lower than costs at Bushnell University ($9,470 vs. $10,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($27,925 vs. $22,933)
Bushnell vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 172 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Bushnell has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Bushnell vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Augustana University (100% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $900 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/