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South Dakota State University USD Nebraska Minnesota State University-Mankato Northwest Pitt State Winona State University University of Sioux Falls Augustana| Augustana University | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana University | NSU | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,086 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augie.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,332 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,332 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,148 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,920 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Augustana University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 2,069 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1325 | 800/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Augustana University | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Augustana University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Augustana University | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern State University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (3,344 students vs. 2,086 students)
Augustana University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana University or NSU?
- Augustana University is 377% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239% higher at Augustana University than Northern State University ($36,332.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern State University than Augustana University ($17,264 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 0% lower than costs at Northern State University ($9,148 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Northern State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 388.5% larger than aid received Northern State University ($27,920 vs. $5,715)
Augustana University vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Augustana University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 140 points higher than at NSU (1024)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at NSU (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Augustana University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana University or NSU? 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 NSU and Augustana University.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Northern State University (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $9,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,400)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($24,399 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/