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UT Austin Bradley Carthage DBU Knox College St. Mary's University Creighton University Texas State Drake DePauw Baylor ISU| Augustana College | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Augustana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Augustana College ($49,886.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($24,660 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 17.8% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($11,782 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 11% larger than aid received Augustana College ($38,787 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Saint Edward's University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates of Augustana College and St. Edward's University- St. Edward's have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,100 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/