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Overview |
Augustana | Central | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Central | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Central?
- Augustana College is 494.1% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.1% higher at Augustana than University of Central Missouri ($47,766.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Augustana ($15,117 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 21.5% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,699 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 436.2% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($34,946 vs. $6,517)
Augustana vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Central? 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 Central and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Central Missouri (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $4,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($22,441 vs. $27,000)
- Central graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/