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Overview |
Bethel University | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel University | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 2,086 students)
Bethel University vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Augustana University?
- Bethel University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Bethel University than Augustana University ($41,110.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Bethel University ($23,843 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 25.6% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,148 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Bethel University ($27,920 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 37 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Bethel University vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Augustana University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,800)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University 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 Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/