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Overview |
Augustana | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.13 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Augustana | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Augustana | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 809 students)
Augustana vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or St. Andrews University?
- Augustana College is 67% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Augustana than St. Andrews University ($47,766.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than St. Andrews University ($24,660 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 2.6% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,480 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 105.3% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($34,946 vs. $17,026)
Augustana vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than St. Andrews University (76% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $18,700 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/