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Overview |
Augustana | IPFW | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 9,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #848 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $7,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $20,403 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,111 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $11,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $7,432 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 5,853 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Augustana | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or IPFW?
- Augustana College is 511.2% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.1% higher at Augustana than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($47,766.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Augustana ($11,951 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 16.5% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,111 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 370.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($34,946 vs. $7,432)
Augustana vs. IPFW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or IPFW? 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 IPFW and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (76% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $16,500 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/