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Bradley UNF Carthage UT Knox College Creighton University Flagler Drake Florida State DePauw UCF ISU| Jacksonville University | Augustana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Augustana | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
JU | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 2,349 students)
JU vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Augustana?
- Augustana College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than JU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Augustana than Jacksonville University ($47,766.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than JU ($24,660 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 35.7% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,782 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Jacksonville University ($34,946 vs. $31,988)
JU vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Augustana? 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 Augustana and JU.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Jacksonville University (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $300 more per year than JU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/