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Overview |
Augustana | KU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Augustana | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Augustana | KU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | KU | ||
| 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 Kansas is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or KU?
- Augustana College is 373.3% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at Augustana than University of Kansas ($47,766.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Augustana ($18,950 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 16.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,136 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 213.7% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($34,946 vs. $11,140)
Augustana vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or KU? 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 KU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Kansas (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $500 more per year than KU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,600)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/