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Overview |
Augustana | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 6,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | metrostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $8,571 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $8,571 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $19,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $8,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 612 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,992 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $186 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Metropolitan State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Metropolitan State University?
- Augustana College is 457.3% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- Out of state tuition is 457.3% higher at Augustana than Metropolitan State University ($47,766.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan State University than Augustana ($19,347 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan State University are 1.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,644 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Metropolitan State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 319.9% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($34,946 vs. $8,322)
Augustana vs. Metropolitan State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Metropolitan State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Metropolitan State University or Augustana .
- Metropolitan State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Metropolitan State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Metropolitan State 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 Metropolitan State University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Metropolitan State University (76% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Metropolitan State University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,200)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $9,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($17,992 vs. $27,000)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/