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Overview |
Augustana | DePaul | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 20,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #251 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | depaul.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | DePaul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $42,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $42,189 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $32,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $26,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | DePaul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 31,785 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 22,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | DePaul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | DePaul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $241 |
Diversity |
Augustana | DePaul | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | DePaul | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | DePaul | ||
| 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. DePaul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or DePaul?
- Augustana College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Augustana than DePaul University ($47,766.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than DePaul ($24,660 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 36.4% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,782 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 34.4% larger than aid received DePaul University ($34,946 vs. $26,004)
Augustana vs. DePaul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or DePaul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePaul or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. DePaul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or DePaul? 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 DePaul and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than DePaul University (76% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/