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Overview |
Augustana | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | glcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $15,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $15,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $15,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $10,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Augustana | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| 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 Great Lakes Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 133 students)
Augustana vs. Great Lakes Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Great Lakes Christian College?
- Augustana College is 203.3% more expensive to attend than Great Lakes Christian College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $15,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.3% higher at Augustana than Great Lakes Christian College ($47,766.00 vs. $15,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Lakes Christian College than Augustana ($15,978 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Lakes Christian College are 37% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,600 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Great Lakes Christian College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 232.5% larger than aid received Great Lakes Christian College ($34,946 vs. $10,509)
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Great Lakes Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Lakes Christian College or Augustana .
Augustana vs. Great Lakes Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Great Lakes Christian 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 Great Lakes Christian College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Great Lakes Christian College (76% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $26,700 more per year than Great Lakes Christian College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $28,400)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Lakes Christian College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/