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Wisconsin Michigan University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Ohio State Illinois University of St Thomas Iowa Purdue Macalester College St Olaf UNC Chapel Hill| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | Augustana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | Augustana | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Minnesota | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 2,349 students)
Minnesota vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or Augustana?
- Augustana College is 241% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Augustana than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($47,766.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Augustana ($16,018 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 1% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($11,782 vs. $11,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 206.9% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($34,946 vs. $11,388)
Minnesota vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Minnesota .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Minnesota vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $3,100 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $55,100)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/