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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth USD Minnesota Arkansas State University Nebraska| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Augustana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
MSU Moorhead | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 42% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 2,086 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 311.1% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at Augustana University than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($36,332.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Augustana University ($17,939 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 10.5% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,148 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 304.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($27,920 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 115 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- Augustana University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $4,400 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($22,276 vs. $27,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/