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Overview |
Augustana | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 262 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | calvary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $12,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $12,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $6,304 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $12,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $7,184 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Augustana | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 110 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 78 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 34.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 910/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Augustana | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,946 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 262 students)
Augustana vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Augustana College is 306.8% more expensive to attend than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $12,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 306.8% higher at Augustana than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($49,674.00 vs. $12,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary than Augustana ($12,860 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary are 93% lower than costs at Augustana College ($6,304 vs. $12,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 407.7% larger than aid received Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($36,474 vs. $7,184)
Augustana vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (76% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $19,000 more per year than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $36,100)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $6,054 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($20,946 vs. $27,000)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary 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/