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Overview |
USciences | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
USciences | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1110/1325 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
USciences | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USciences | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
USciences | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 42% | ||
Campus |
USciences | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Sciences is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 2,086 students)
USciences vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Augustana University than University of the Sciences ($36,332.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 92.3% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($9,148 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($27,920 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or USciences .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 19 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at USciences (3.63)
USciences vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at USciences is the same as at Augustana University (65% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $44,300 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $46,800)
- Augustana University and USciences graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana University and USciences graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/