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Overview |
Nebraska | Augustana | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Nebraska | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nebraska | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Nebraska | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 2,349 students)
Nebraska vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or Augustana?
- Augustana College is 514.7% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.8% higher at Augustana than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($47,766.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Augustana ($16,805 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,782 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 219.4% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($34,946 vs. $10,941)
Nebraska vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Nebraska .
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Nebraska vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,700 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/