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Overview |
Augustana | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Franklin, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 966 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | franklincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $36,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $36,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $26,990 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 2,264 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 1,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1020/1200 | ||
| 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 | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 966 students)
Augustana vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Franklin College of Indiana?
- Augustana College is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Franklin College of Indiana for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $36,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Augustana than Franklin College ($49,674.00 vs. $36,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin College than Augustana ($23,843 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 7.8% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,290 vs. $12,166)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Franklin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 35.1% larger than aid received Franklin College ($36,474 vs. $26,990)
Augustana vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Franklin College of Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin College of Indiana or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Franklin College of Indiana? 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 Franklin College of Indiana and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Franklin College (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $45,300)
- Franklin College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin 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 Franklin College of Indiana students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/