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Overview |
Augustana | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Augustana | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Benedictine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Benedictine University?
- Augustana College is 46.1% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Augustana than Benedictine University ($47,766.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Benedictine University ($24,660 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 14.8% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,266 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 74% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($34,946 vs. $20,083)
Augustana vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Benedictine 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 Benedictine University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Benedictine University (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/