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Overview |
Augustana | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 158 students)
Augustana vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Laurel University?
- Augustana College is 354.9% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 354.9% higher at Augustana than Laurel University ($47,766.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Augustana ($19,269 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 27% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,280 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 462.6% larger than aid received Laurel University ($34,946 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Augustana vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Laurel 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 Laurel University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Laurel University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $38,900)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- Augustana graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/