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Bradley Carthage Knox College Creighton University Drake DePauw ISU St Olaf Lake Forest College DePaul Gustavus Adolphus College St. Ambrose University| Augustana College | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | BLC | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $29,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $29,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $19,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $20,192 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1000/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Augustana | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Augustana | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | BLC | ||
| 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 BLC based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 902 students)
Augustana vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or BLC?
- Augustana College is 69.7% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Augustana than Bethany Lutheran College ($49,674.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Augustana ($19,456 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 47.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,270 vs. $12,166)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 80.6% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($36,474 vs. $20,192)
Augustana vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than BLC (51%)
Augustana vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or BLC? 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 BLC and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $17,800 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BLC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/