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NDSU USD Nebraska Minnesota State University-Mankato Minnesota Inver Hills Community College South Dakota State University University of Sioux Falls Franciscan| University of Mary | Augustana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Umary | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,652 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umary.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Umary | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,710 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,710 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,220 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,369 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,371 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Umary | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,499 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1096/1320 | 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 | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Umary | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Umary | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Umary | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Umary | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Umary | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (3,652 students vs. 2,086 students)
Umary vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Umary or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 94.2% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.2% higher at Augustana University than University of Mary ($36,332.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Augustana University ($18,369 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 11.3% lower than costs at Augustana University ($8,220 vs. $9,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 108.8% larger than aid received University of Mary ($27,920 vs. $13,371)
Umary vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Umary or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Umary .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 98 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Umary has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Umary vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Umary 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 Umary.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than University of Mary (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mary earn on average $5,100 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $46,800)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Umary graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/