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Overview |
Augustana | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Augustana | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Augustana | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Augustana | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Belhaven University?
- Augustana College is 70.7% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at Augustana than Belhaven University ($47,766.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Augustana ($19,794 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 29.5% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,100 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 104.8% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($34,946 vs. $17,067)
Augustana vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Augustana vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Belhaven University (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,900)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,402)
- Augustana graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/