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Overview |
Nebraska | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Nebraska | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 |
Nebraska | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Nebraska | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | 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 Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 2,086 students)
Nebraska vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 367.6% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Augustana University than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($36,332.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Augustana University ($16,805 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 35.9% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($9,148 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 155.2% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($27,920 vs. $10,941)
Nebraska vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 19 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Nebraska vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Augustana University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $2,800 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,800)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($21,700 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/