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Overview |
Augustana | Rockford University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Rockford, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #810 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | rockford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Rockford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $25,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $21,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Augustana | Rockford University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 54.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 12/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 840/1086 | ||
| 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 | Rockford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Rockford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Rockford University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Augustana | Rockford University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Rockford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,181 students)
Augustana vs. Rockford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Rockford University?
- Augustana College is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Rockford University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Augustana than Rockford University ($47,766.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Rockford University ($24,660 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 13.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,410 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 66% larger than aid received Rockford University ($34,946 vs. $21,056)
Augustana vs. Rockford University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Rockford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockford University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Augustana vs. Rockford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Rockford 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 Rockford University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Rockford University (76% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,600)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/