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Overview |
Augustana | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $17,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $17,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $7,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $14,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $14,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 70.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 940/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $163 |
Diversity |
Augustana | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | FBBC&TS | ||
| 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 FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 448 students)
Augustana vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or FBBC&TS?
- Augustana College is 165.5% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.5% higher at Augustana than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($47,766.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Augustana ($14,845 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 56.3% lower than costs at Augustana College ($7,540 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 137.5% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($34,946 vs. $14,717)
Augustana vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman FBBC&TS students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
Augustana vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (76% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $20,800 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $11,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($15,829 vs. $27,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/