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Overview |
Augustana | CCSJ | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Whiting, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | ccsj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | CCSJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $20,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $20,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $13,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $14,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | CCSJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | CCSJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | CCSJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Augustana | CCSJ | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | CCSJ | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | CCSJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 658 students)
Augustana vs. CCSJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or CCSJ?
- Augustana College is 133% more expensive to attend than CCSJ for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $20,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133% higher at Augustana than Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($47,766.00 vs. $20,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than Augustana ($13,634 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are 30.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,000 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Calumet College of Saint Joseph (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 140.5% larger than aid received Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($34,946 vs. $14,532)
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or CCSJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCSJ or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
Augustana vs. CCSJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or CCSJ? 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 CCSJ and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (76% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,300 more per year than CCSJ graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,800)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/