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Overview |
PC | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #371 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,200 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,200 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,713 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,241 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,359 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 2,430 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
PC | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 42% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,158 students vs. 1,136 students)
PC vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Augustana University?
- Presbyterian College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at PC than Augustana University ($40,200.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Augustana University ($20,058 vs. $25,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 34.2% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,470 vs. $12,713)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 33.4% larger than aid received Augustana University ($37,241 vs. $27,925)
PC vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or PC .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 82 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
PC vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Augustana University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $900 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,800)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/