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Overview |
Augustana | GSU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | University Park, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 4,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | govst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | GSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $7,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $15,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $9,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $11,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | GSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,865 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 830/1060 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | GSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | GSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $178 |
Diversity |
Augustana | GSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Augustana | GSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | GSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. GSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or GSU?
- Augustana College is 535.9% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.9% higher at Augustana than Governors State University ($47,766.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Augustana ($9,833 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 7.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,000 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Governors State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 191.5% larger than aid received Governors State University ($34,946 vs. $11,987)
Augustana vs. GSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or GSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than GSU (57.5%)
Augustana vs. GSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or GSU? 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 GSU and Augustana.
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $12,500 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($17,250 vs. $27,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/