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Overview |
Taylor University | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Taylor University | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Taylor University | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- Taylor University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 2,086 students)
Taylor University vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Augustana University?
- Taylor University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Taylor University than Augustana University ($37,176.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Taylor University ($23,843 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 20.9% lower than costs at Taylor University ($9,148 vs. $11,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Taylor University ($27,920 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 27 points higher than at Augustana University (1164)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augustana University (26)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Augustana University (3.76)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Taylor University vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Augustana University (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Taylor University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/