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Overview |
Augustana | EIU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #672 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Augustana | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | EIU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or EIU?
- Augustana College is 392% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.6% higher at Augustana than Eastern Illinois University ($47,766.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Augustana ($13,380 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,812 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Eastern Illinois University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 196.8% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($34,946 vs. $11,773)
Augustana vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or EIU? 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 EIU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Eastern Illinois University (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $11,600 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/