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Overview |
Augustana | OC | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Augustana | OC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | OC | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or OC?
- Augustana College is 94.6% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.6% higher at Augustana than Oklahoma Christian University ($47,766.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Augustana ($20,237 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 42.3% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,280 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 98.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($34,946 vs. $17,601)
Augustana vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or OC? 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 OC and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $13,300 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC 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/