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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Augustana College | Iowa State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | ISU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 29,969 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $8,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $25,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $11,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Augustana | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 21,919 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 19,776 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1090/1350 | ||
| 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 | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Augustana | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Augustana | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or ISU?
- Augustana College is 450.4% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.8% higher at Augustana than Iowa State University ($47,766.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Augustana ($15,310 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 25.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,358 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 216.5% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($34,946 vs. $11,043)
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 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) 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 Iowa State University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $1,400 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,700)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $3,132 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,868 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($246 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/