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Overview |
Nazareth College | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | 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
- Nazareth College is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 2,086 students)
Nazareth College vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Augustana University?
- Nazareth College is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Nazareth College than Augustana University ($37,330.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Nazareth College ($23,843 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 66% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($9,148 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($27,920 vs. $22,625)
Nazareth College vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Nazareth College vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Augustana University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/