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Overview |
Augustana | EC | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | EC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 657 students)
Augustana vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or EC?
- Augustana College is 35.4% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Augustana than Elmira College ($47,766.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Augustana ($24,040 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 13.6% lower than costs at Elmira College ($11,782 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 29% larger than aid received Elmira College ($34,946 vs. $27,091)
Augustana vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or EC? 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 EC and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Elmira College (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $9,100 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elmira College and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC 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/