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Overview |
Augustana | Converse College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $22,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $22,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $13,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $19,438 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $16,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 2,628 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 1,682 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1030/1238 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Augustana | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Converse 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 Converse College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,341 students)
Augustana vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Converse College?
- Augustana College is 118.4% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.4% higher at Augustana than Converse College ($49,674.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Augustana ($19,438 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 10.3% lower than costs at Converse College ($12,166 vs. $13,424)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Converse College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 123.6% larger than aid received Converse College ($36,474 vs. $16,312)
Augustana vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Converse College (64%)
Augustana vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Converse 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 Converse College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Converse College (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $22,100 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/