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Overview |
Augustana | Elmhurst College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Elmhurst, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #380 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | elmhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Elmhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $39,862 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $39,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $27,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 5,731 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 4,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 980/1240 | ||
| 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 | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Elmhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $50,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Elmhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Elmhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Elmhurst College?
- Augustana College is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Augustana than Elmhurst College ($47,766.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than Augustana ($24,108 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 4.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,250 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 25.5% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($34,946 vs. $27,835)
Augustana vs. Elmhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Elmhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elmhurst College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Elmhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Elmhurst College (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/