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Overview |
Ship | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Shippensburg, PA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,162 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ship.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ship | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,048 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,538 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,462 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,593 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Ship | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,367 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 5,590 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ship | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ship | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Ship | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ship | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ship | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 5,162 students)
Ship vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ship or Augusta University?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.6% higher at Augusta University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,270.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Ship ($13,572 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 15.4% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,998 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,995 vs. $7,593)
Ship vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ship or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Ship .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 66 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Augusta University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
Ship vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ship or Augusta 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 Augusta University and Ship.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $47,200)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/