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Overview |
Augustana | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #648 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $16,627 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $29,753 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $243 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Augustana | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,237 students)
Augustana vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Augustana College is 52.9% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Augustana than Graceland University Lamoni ($47,766.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Augustana ($16,627 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 16.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,100 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Graceland University Lamoni (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 17.5% larger than aid received Graceland University Lamoni ($34,946 vs. $29,753)
Augustana vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $3,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,544 vs. $27,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Graceland University-Lamoni students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/