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Overview |
Augustana | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,364 students)
Augustana vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Emory and Henry College?
- Augustana College is 44% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Augustana than Emory and Henry College ($49,674.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Augustana ($21,714 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 18% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,166 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 18.8% larger than aid received Emory and Henry College ($36,474 vs. $30,711)
Augustana vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Emory and Henry College (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,700)
- Emory and Henry College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/