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Overview |
Augustana | BSU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | BSU | ||
| 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
- Ball State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or BSU?
- Augustana College is 466.4% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.3% higher at Augustana than Ball State University ($47,766.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Augustana ($12,615 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 8.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,904 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 206.1% larger than aid received Ball State University ($34,946 vs. $11,418)
Augustana vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or BSU? 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 BSU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Ball State University (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $12,600 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU 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 BSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/