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Overview |
University of North Dakota | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,876 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,359 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,387 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,597 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 5,494 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1110/1325 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Dakota | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of North Dakota | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 2,086 students)
University of North Dakota vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 293.3% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.2% higher at Augustana University than University of North Dakota ($36,332.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than Augustana University ($17,359 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 11.2% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($9,148 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than University of North Dakota (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 337.1% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($27,920 vs. $6,387)
University of North Dakota vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or University of North Dakota .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 76 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
University of North Dakota vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota 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 University of North Dakota.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than University of North Dakota (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $7,900 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $46,800)
- University of North Dakota students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Dakota graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Dakota students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/