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Overview |
Augustana | JCSU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Augustana | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Augustana | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Augustana | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,093 students)
Augustana vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or JCSU?
- Augustana College is 173.4% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.4% higher at Augustana than Johnson C Smith University ($47,766.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Augustana ($20,045 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 65.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($7,100 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 170.7% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($34,946 vs. $12,911)
Augustana vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Augustana vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Johnson C Smith University (76% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $24,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $30,300)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Augustana graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/