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Overview |
Augustana | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Augustana | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 935/1102 | ||
| 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 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Augustana College is 440.3% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 440.3% higher at Augustana than Southwest Minnesota State University ($47,766.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than Augustana ($15,004 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 27.3% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,258 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Southwest Minnesota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 372.9% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($34,946 vs. $7,389)
Augustana vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Southwest Minnesota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Minnesota State University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Southwest Minnesota 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 Southwest Minnesota State University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (76% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $5,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,678 vs. $27,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Minnesota State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/