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Overview |
Augustana | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 4,133 | ||
| 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 | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
Augustana | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Augustana College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Augustana than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($47,766.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Augustana ($22,843 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 15.3% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,220 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 16.1% larger than aid received Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($34,946 vs. $30,091)
Augustana vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/