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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Carthage| Augustana College | Butler University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Butler | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Butler?
- Augustana College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Augustana than Butler University ($47,766.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Butler ($24,660 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 29.5% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,782 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 35.8% larger than aid received Butler University ($34,946 vs. $25,728)
Augustana vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Butler? 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 Butler and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Butler University (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $55,100)
- Butler University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Butler University and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/