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Overview |
Augustana | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Augustana | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Bethel University | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Bethel University?
- Augustana College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Augustana than Bethel University ($47,766.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Bethel University ($24,660 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 2.5% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,490 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 42.1% larger than aid received Bethel University ($34,946 vs. $24,586)
Augustana vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Bethel 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 Bethel University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Bethel University (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University 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/