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Overview |
Augustana | Curry College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,994 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #473 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $43,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $43,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $17,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $30,367 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $31,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 6,903 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 6,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Augustana | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Curry College | ||
| 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 Curry College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,994 students)
Augustana vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Curry College?
- Augustana College is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Augustana than Curry College ($49,674.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Curry College ($24,695 vs. $30,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 44.7% lower than costs at Curry College ($12,166 vs. $17,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Curry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 16.2% larger than aid received Curry College ($36,474 vs. $31,376)
Augustana vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Curry College? 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 Curry College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Curry College (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Curry College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,700)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Curry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/