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Overview |
Augustana | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 745 students)
Augustana vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Bluffton University?
- Augustana College is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Augustana than Bluffton University ($47,766.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Augustana ($21,247 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 1.6% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,602 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Bluffton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 23.9% larger than aid received Bluffton University ($34,946 vs. $28,214)
Augustana vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Bluffton 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 Bluffton University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Bluffton University (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,600)
- Bluffton University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bluffton University 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 Bluffton University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/