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Overview |
Susquahanna | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,247 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,600 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,600 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,700 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,258 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,318 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,974 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 |
Susquahanna | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 2,158 students)
Susquahanna vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Augustana University?
- Susquehanna University is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Susquahanna than Augustana University ($56,600.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Susquahanna ($25,280 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 65.8% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($9,470 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 62.3% larger than aid received Augustana University ($45,318 vs. $27,925)
Susquahanna vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Susquahanna vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Augustana University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $46,800)
- Augustana University and Susquahanna graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana University and Susquahanna graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/