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Overview |
Augustana | Anderson University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,290 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $33,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $33,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $21,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $26,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Anderson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,290 students)
Augustana vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Anderson University?
- Augustana College is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Augustana than Anderson University ($47,766.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Augustana ($21,459 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 3.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,420 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 31.2% larger than aid received Anderson University ($34,946 vs. $26,629)
Augustana vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Augustana vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Anderson University? 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 Anderson University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Anderson University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,400)
- Anderson University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Anderson University and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/