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Overview |
Augustana | Judson University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Elgin, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 973 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | judsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Judson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $29,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $29,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $19,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $21,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Augustana | Judson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,153 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 | Judson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Judson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Judson University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Augustana | Judson University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Judson University | ||
| 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 973 students)
Augustana vs. Judson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Judson University?
- Augustana College is 60% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Augustana than Judson University ($47,766.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Augustana ($19,268 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 4.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,320 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 65.4% larger than aid received Judson University ($34,946 vs. $21,123)
Augustana vs. Judson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Judson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Judson University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Augustana vs. Judson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Judson University? 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 Judson University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Judson University (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University 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/