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Overview |
Augustana | National Louis University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 7,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $10,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $10,755 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $14,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Augustana | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,181 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.8 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Augustana | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | National Louis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or National Louis University?
- Augustana College is 344.1% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 344.1% higher at Augustana than National Louis University ($47,766.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Augustana ($14,769 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 14.6% lower than costs at National Louis University ($11,782 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than National Louis University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 262.5% larger than aid received National Louis University ($34,946 vs. $9,641)
Augustana vs. National Louis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or National Louis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National Louis University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or National Louis 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 National Louis University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than National Louis University (76% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $5,800 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $7,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($19,837 vs. $27,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/