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Overview |
Augustana | AIC | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Augustana | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Augustana | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Augustana | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 2,010 students)
Augustana vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or AIC?
- Augustana College is 17.8% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Augustana than American International College ($47,766.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Augustana ($18,317 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 28.4% lower than costs at American International College ($11,782 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 0.3% larger than aid received Augustana College ($35,061 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or AIC? 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 AIC and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than American International College (76% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,700 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,400)
- American International College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- American International College and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/