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Overview |
Augustana | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Augustana | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 2,231 students)
Augustana vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 14% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Susquahanna than Augustana College ($54,440.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Susquahanna ($24,660 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 27% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,782 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Augustana College ($40,914 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Augustana College (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $55,100)
- Susquehanna University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/