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Overview |
Augustana | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #287 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $28,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $37,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1055/1245 | ||
| 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 | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Saint Benedict | ||
| 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 Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,470 students)
Augustana vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Saint Benedict than Augustana College ($50,950.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Saint Benedict ($24,660 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 1.2% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($11,782 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as College of Saint Benedict (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 6.6% larger than aid received Augustana College ($37,252 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Saint Benedict? 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 Saint Benedict and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Augustana College (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Saint Benedict graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,700)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/