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Overview |
Augustana | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Grayson, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 629 | ||
| 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 | kcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $23,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $23,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $14,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 606 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 44.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 850/890 | ||
| 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 | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Augustana | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 629 students)
Augustana vs. Kentucky Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Kentucky Christian University?
- Augustana College is 106.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.8% higher at Augustana than Kentucky Christian University ($47,766.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than Augustana ($22,682 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 31.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,980 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Kentucky Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 142.7% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($34,946 vs. $14,398)
Augustana vs. Kentucky Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Kentucky Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky Christian University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Augustana vs. Kentucky Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Kentucky Christian University (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $21,500 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/