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Overview |
Augustana | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 82 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $25,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $25,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $18,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $17,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 28 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 935/1170 | ||
| 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 | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Augustana | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Kuyper College | ||
| 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 Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 82 students)
Augustana vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Kuyper College?
- Augustana College is 88.3% more expensive to attend than Kuyper College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at Augustana than Kuyper College ($47,766.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kuyper College than Augustana ($18,853 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 31.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,990 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Kuyper College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 97.3% larger than aid received Kuyper College ($34,946 vs. $17,710)
Augustana vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Kuyper College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Kuyper College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Kuyper College? 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 Kuyper College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Kuyper College (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $24,900 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $30,200)
- Kuyper College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kuyper College 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 Kuyper College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/