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Overview |
UNI | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 42% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 2,086 students)
UNI vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 347.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at Augustana University than University of Northern Iowa ($36,332.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Augustana University ($15,782 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($9,148 vs. $9,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 335.4% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($27,920 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 114 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
UNI vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Augustana University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $900 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,800)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/