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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Bradley Hope College Carthage Eastern Michigan University| Augustana College | Grand Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | GVSU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Augustana | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or GVSU?
- Augustana College is 242.4% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.6% higher at Augustana than Grand Valley State University ($47,766.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Augustana ($17,105 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 16.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,140 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 296.6% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($34,946 vs. $8,811)
Augustana vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Grand Valley State University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $10,500 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/