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Overview |
Augustana | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Augustana | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Augustana | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Brescia 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 646 students)
Augustana vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Brescia University?
- Augustana College is 76.9% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at Augustana than Brescia University ($47,766.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Augustana ($16,127 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 11.8% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,540 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 44.5% larger than aid received Brescia University ($34,946 vs. $24,180)
Augustana vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Augustana vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Brescia 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 Brescia University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Brescia University (76% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,400)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Augustana graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/