Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WMU Eastern Michigan University Michigan State GVSU WSU Saginaw Valley State University Michigan Bradley Oakland Carthage Ferris State University Michigan Tech| Augustana College | Central Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Augustana | CMU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | cmich.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Augustana | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $13,200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augustana | CMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | CMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Augustana | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | CMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | CMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | CMU | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or CMU?
- Augustana College is 261.9% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.9% higher at Augustana than Central Michigan University ($47,766.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Augustana ($15,605 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 4.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,248 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 208.9% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($34,946 vs. $11,314)
Augustana vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or CMU? 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 CMU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Central Michigan University (76% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $10,600 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,500)
- Central Michigan University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Central Michigan 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 CMU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/