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Bradley Carthage Knox College Creighton University EIU Northern Illinois Drake DePauw UIC North Park University ISU St Olaf| Augustana College | Northeastern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Augustana | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 810/1010 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Augustana College is 373.4% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.7% higher at Augustana than Northeastern Illinois University ($47,766.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Augustana ($14,262 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 9.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,742 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 130.8% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($34,946 vs. $15,143)
Augustana vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Northeastern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern Illinois University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Northeastern Illinois 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 Northeastern Illinois University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (76% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois 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/