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Overview |
Augustana | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 3,176 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $25,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $24,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 5,972 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,176 students vs. 2,484 students)
Augustana vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Carroll University?
- Augustana College is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Augustana than Carroll University ($49,674.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Carroll University ($24,695 vs. $25,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 9.6% lower than costs at Carroll University ($12,166 vs. $13,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 47.3% larger than aid received Carroll University ($36,474 vs. $24,766)
Augustana vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Carroll University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Carroll University (58.4%)
Augustana vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Carroll University (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,200)
- Carroll University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll 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 Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/