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Overview |
Augustana | CSU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #870 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Augustana | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 750/963 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $323 |
Diversity |
Augustana | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Augustana | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 2,317 students)
Augustana vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or CSU?
- Augustana College is 523.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 523.9% higher at Augustana than Chicago State University ($47,766.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Augustana ($6,446 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 17.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,782 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 119.9% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($34,946 vs. $15,891)
Augustana vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than CSU (48.5%)
Augustana vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or CSU? 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 CSU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Chicago State University (76% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $16,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $38,300)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Augustana graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/