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Overview |
Augustana | Drury University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #522 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | drury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Drury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $10,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $22,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $25,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Drury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 2,621 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 58.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1050/1310 | ||
| 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Drury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Drury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,141 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Drury University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Drury University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Drury University | ||
| 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Drury University based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,596 students)
Augustana vs. Drury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Drury University?
- Augustana College is 46.5% more expensive to attend than Drury University for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at Augustana than Drury University ($49,674.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drury University than Augustana ($22,194 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drury University are 16% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,486 vs. $12,166)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Drury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 44.3% larger than aid received Drury University ($36,474 vs. $25,282)
Augustana vs. Drury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Drury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drury University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Drury University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Drury University (58.9%)
Augustana vs. Drury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Drury University? 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 Drury University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Drury University (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $19,700 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $35,400)
- Drury University students graduate with a $2,859 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,141 vs. $27,000)
- Drury University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/