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Overview |
Augsburg College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Augsburg College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augsburg College is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 1,594 students)
Augsburg College vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or University of Sioux Falls?
- Augsburg College is 107% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107% higher at Augsburg College than University of Sioux Falls ($41,284.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Augsburg College ($20,957 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 42.9% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($8,090 vs. $11,559)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 166.3% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($32,266 vs. $12,117)
Augsburg College vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 14 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
Augsburg College vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than University of Sioux Falls (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/