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Overview |
AU | Augustana | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 17% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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
- American University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,349 students)
AU vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Augustana?
- American University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at AU than Augustana College ($53,070.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than AU ($24,660 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 33.3% lower than costs at American University ($11,782 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 28.8% larger than aid received American University ($34,946 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Augustana College (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $55,100)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/