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Overview |
Augustana | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Augustana | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
Augustana | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or IUPUI?
- Augustana College is 432.4% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Augustana than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($47,766.00 vs. $31,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Augustana ($11,462 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 4.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,252 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 186.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($34,946 vs. $12,201)
Augustana vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (76% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,500 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/