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Augsburg College Bradley Carthage University of St Thomas Knox College Minnesota Creighton University Drake DePauw ISU St Olaf Lake Forest College| Augustana College | Hamline University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Hamline University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Hamline University?
- Augustana College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Augustana than Hamline University ($47,766.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Augustana ($23,021 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 5.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,213 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 5.9% larger than aid received Hamline University ($34,946 vs. $33,013)
Augustana vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Hamline University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates of Augustana College and Hamline University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,100 vs. $55,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University 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/