- Augustana University (Augie) is a private school while Western Dakota Technical College (Western Dakota Tech) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in South Dakota.
- Augie has more expensive tuition of $39,190 than Western Dakota Tech ($8,008).
- Augie is larger with 2,086 students than Western Dakota Tech (1,267 students).
Augustana University View More Rivals | Western Dakota Technical College View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #4 in South Dakota Community Colleges | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 2-4 years |
| Sioux Falls, SD | Location | Rapid City, SD |
Augie| Known as | Western Dakota Tech | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Associate's - Public Special Use |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,190 | Undergraduate | $8,008 |
| $39,840 | Graduate | |
| $23,837 | Financial Aid | $5,504 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | |
| 67.80% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 35.92% | Yield | |
| 1,200 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,086 | Total Students | 1,267 |
| 1,831 | Undergraduate | 1,267 |
| 255 | Graduate | 0 |
| 149 | Online Enrollment | 242 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $49,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,349) $4,048 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,100 average annual costs | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 130 Full-time 48 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 48 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 349 Full-time 108 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 101 Full-time 49 Part-time |
| $61,040 for Faculties $53,448 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,242 for Faculties $55,640 Part-time |