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Overview |
Augustana | Greenville University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Greenville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #651 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | greenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $29,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $29,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,614 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $20,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $22,664 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,275 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 15/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 809/1209 | ||
| 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 | Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
Augustana | Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Greenville University | ||
| 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 Greenville University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,088 students)
Augustana vs. Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Greenville University?
- Augustana College is 59.2% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Augustana than Greenville University ($47,766.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than Augustana ($20,718 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 22.6% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,614 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Greenville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 54.2% larger than aid received Greenville University ($34,946 vs. $22,664)
Augustana vs. Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Greenville University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Greenville University? 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 Greenville University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Greenville University (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,100 vs. $27,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University 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/