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Overview |
Augustana | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 6,646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | colum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $29,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $29,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $28,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $18,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 7,701 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 7,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Augustana | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Columbia 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Columbia College?
- Augustana College is 63.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Augustana than Columbia College Chicago ($47,766.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Columbia College ($24,660 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 52.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,782 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 93.9% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($34,946 vs. $18,020)
Augustana vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Columbia College Chicago (76% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $17,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/