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Hope College Wheaton College Bradley Carthage Knox College Creighton University GVSU Cedarville University Michigan State Drake DePauw ISU| Augustana College | Calvin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Calvin University | ||
| 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
- Calvin University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Calvin University?
- Augustana College is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Augustana than Calvin University ($47,766.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Calvin University ($24,660 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 5.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,150 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Calvin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 32.1% larger than aid received Calvin University ($34,946 vs. $26,448)
Augustana vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Calvin 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 Calvin University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Augustana College (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/