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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 College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
| 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 College | ||
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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 College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
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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 College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Calvin College?
- Augustana College is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Augustana than Calvin College ($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 College ($24,660 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College 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 College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 32.1% larger than aid received Calvin College ($34,946 vs. $26,448)
Augustana vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Calvin College? 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 College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Augustana College (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College 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 College 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/