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Overview |
Hamline University | Augustana | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Hamline University | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Hamline University | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 2,349 students)
Hamline University vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Augustana?
- Augustana College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Augustana than Hamline University ($47,766.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Augustana ($23,021 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 5.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,213 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Augustana College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 5.9% larger than aid received Hamline University ($34,946 vs. $33,013)
Hamline University vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Hamline University .
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Hamline University vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or Augustana? 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 and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Hamline University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates of Hamline University and Augustana have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,100 vs. $55,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/