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Overview |
SHU | Augustana | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 17% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,349 students)
SHU vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Augustana?
- Augustana College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Augustana than Sacred Heart University ($47,766.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than SHU ($24,660 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 48.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,782 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 79.4% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($34,946 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
SHU vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Sacred Heart University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $55,100)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/