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South Dakota State University Dakota Wesleyan University USD Nebraska Minnesota State University-Mankato University of Sioux Falls Augustana| Augustana University | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana University | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,086 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augie.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana University | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,332 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,332 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,148 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,920 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Augustana University | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 2,069 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1325 | 940/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Augustana University | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana University | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Augustana University | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana University | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Augustana University | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 2,086 students)
Augustana University vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana University or Dakota State?
- Augustana University is 377% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239% higher at Augustana University than Dakota State University ($36,332.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Augustana University ($17,977 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 14.1% lower than costs at Augustana University ($8,018 vs. $9,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 410.7% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($27,920 vs. $5,467)
Augustana University vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana University or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Augustana University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 117 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Augustana University vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana University or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Augustana University.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Dakota State University (65% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/