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Overview |
Augustana | Stritch | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,332 students)
Augustana vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Stritch?
- Augustana College is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Augustana than Cardinal Stritch University ($47,766.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Augustana ($20,002 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 32.4% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,900 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 21.9% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($34,946 vs. $28,670)
Augustana vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Stritch graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $52,500)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/