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Overview |
Augustana | IU East | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Augustana | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 28.4% | ||
| 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 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Augustana | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or IU East?
- Augustana College is 556.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at Augustana than Indiana University East ($47,766.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Augustana ($8,837 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 25.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,412 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 343.8% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($34,946 vs. $7,874)
Augustana vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or IU East? 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 IU East and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Indiana University East (76% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $22,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/