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Overview |
Augustana | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Winona Lake, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #800 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | grace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $28,148 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $28,148 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,276 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $21,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Augustana | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Augustana | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Grace College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 2,065 students)
Augustana vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Grace College and Theological Seminary?
- Augustana College is 69.7% more expensive to attend than Grace College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Augustana than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($47,766.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than Augustana ($18,317 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 14.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,276 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Grace College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 64.4% larger than aid received Grace College and Theological Seminary ($34,946 vs. $21,252)
Augustana vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Grace College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace College and Theological Seminary or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Grace College and Theological Seminary? 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Grace College and Theological Seminary (76% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $18,600 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/