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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| University of Kansas | Augustana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,226 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 16,958 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
KU | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
KU | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 42% | ||
Campus |
KU | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 2,158 students)
KU vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 260% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($38,150.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Augustana University than University of Kansas ($38,150.00 vs. $28,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Augustana University ($18,322 vs. $25,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 14.2% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($9,470 vs. $10,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 162.4% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($27,925 vs. $10,644)
KU vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or KU .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 19 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
KU vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than University of Kansas (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $7,800 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,800)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/