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Overview |
Augustana | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Gonzaga than Augustana College ($49,800.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Gonzaga ($24,660 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 17.1% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($11,782 vs. $13,794)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($34,946 vs. $27,601)
Augustana vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Augustana College (83% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $55,100)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/