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Overview |
Augustana | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $22,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 857 students)
Augustana vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or College of Saint Mary?
- Augustana College is 112.8% more expensive to attend than College of Saint Mary for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at Augustana than College of Saint Mary ($47,766.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Augustana ($14,984 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 43% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,240 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than College of Saint Mary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 96.3% larger than aid received College of Saint Mary ($34,946 vs. $17,799)
Augustana vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman College of Saint Mary students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- College of Saint Mary has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than College of Saint Mary (76% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $13,800 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,300)
- College of Saint Mary students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- College of Saint Mary graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/