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IU South Bend Bradley Carthage IU BSU Knox College Creighton University IUPUI EIU Drake DePauw Purdue| Augustana College | Indiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augustana | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Indiana State?
- Augustana College is 405.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.8% higher at Augustana than Indiana State University ($47,766.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Augustana ($12,688 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 3.8% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,350 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 223.5% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($34,946 vs. $10,802)
Augustana vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Indiana State? 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 Indiana State and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Indiana State University (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/