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Overview |
Augustana | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $53,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $53,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $28,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $37,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 4,450 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 2,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 61.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Augustana | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| 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 Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,952 students)
Augustana vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $49,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Augustana College ($53,570.00 vs. $49,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($24,695 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 7.8% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,290 vs. $12,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 2% larger than aid received Augustana College ($37,193 vs. $36,474)
Augustana vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Augustana vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Gustavus Adolphus College? 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Augustana College (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $55,100)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/