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Overview |
Augustana | Coe College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Coe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $290 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Coe 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,264 students)
Augustana vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Coe College?
- Coe College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Coe College than Augustana College ($50,314.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Augustana ($21,237 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 7.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,920 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Coe College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 23.5% larger than aid received Augustana College ($43,143 vs. $34,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Augustana (3.3)
Augustana vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Coe 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 Coe College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Coe College (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,100)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $1,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,105)
- Augustana graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($279 vs. $290)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coe College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/