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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University Carthage IIT| Augustana College | Illinois State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | ISU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Normal, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 20,683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #493 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | illinoisstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $11,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $23,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $20,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $11,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 19,596 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 16,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1000/1210 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Augustana | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or ISU?
- Augustana College is 303.4% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.7% higher at Augustana than Illinois State University ($47,766.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Augustana ($20,551 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 11.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,602 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 200.8% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($34,946 vs. $11,619)
Augustana vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or ISU? 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 ISU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Illinois State University (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,100 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,000)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/