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Overview |
Augustana | Grace University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Grace University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 298 students)
Augustana vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Grace University?
- Augustana College is 115.9% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.9% higher at Augustana than Grace University ($47,766.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than Augustana ($19,798 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 60.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($7,324 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Grace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 167.2% larger than aid received Grace University ($34,946 vs. $13,079)
Augustana vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Grace University (45.9%)
Augustana vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Grace University? 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 University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Grace University (76% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $21,800 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Grace University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/