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Overview |
Andrews University | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Andrews University | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Andrews University | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | 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
- Andrews University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 2,086 students)
Andrews University vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Augustana University than Andrews University ($36,332.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Andrews University ($23,843 vs. $24,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 3.6% lower than costs at Andrews University ($9,148 vs. $9,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 50.5% larger than aid received Andrews University ($27,920 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 73 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Andrews University vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University 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 Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Andrews University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,700)
- Augustana University and Andrews University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana University and Andrews University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/