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Overview |
Augustana | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Augustana | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Augustana | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 South Bend is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or IU South Bend?
- Augustana College is 556.7% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at Augustana than Indiana University South Bend ($47,766.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Augustana ($8,785 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 28.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,190 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 346.8% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($34,946 vs. $7,821)
Augustana vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Indiana University South Bend (76% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $18,000 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/