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Overview |
Augustana | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #725 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 935/1066 | ||
| 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 | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Augustana | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | University of St. Mary | ||
| 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
- Augustana College is larger than than University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,267 students)
Augustana vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or University of St. Mary ?
- Augustana College is 51.9% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at Augustana than University of Saint Mary ($47,766.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Mary than Augustana ($21,887 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 29.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,070 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as University of Saint Mary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 47.8% larger than aid received University of Saint Mary ($34,946 vs. $23,638)
Augustana vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman University of St. Mary students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- University of St. Mary has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or University of St. 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 University of St. Mary and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Saint Mary (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $13,900 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/