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Overview |
Iowa | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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
- University of Iowa is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 2,086 students)
Iowa vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 317.1% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Augustana University than University of Iowa ($36,332.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Augustana University ($19,587 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 25.4% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($9,148 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 180.3% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($27,920 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is the same at Augustana University (1164)
- Incoming Iowa students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Augustana University (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Augustana University (3.76)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Iowa vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Augustana University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $13,000 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/