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Overview |
Augustana | LRC | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 2,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $31,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $31,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $13,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $24,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $21,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augustana | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 1,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1055/1235 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Augustana | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Roche College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,618 students vs. 2,484 students)
Augustana vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or LRC?
- Augustana College is 55.4% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Augustana than La Roche College ($49,674.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than Augustana ($24,638 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 9.1% lower than costs at La Roche College ($12,166 vs. $13,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than La Roche College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 72.3% larger than aid received La Roche College ($36,474 vs. $21,167)
Augustana vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or LRC? 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 LRC and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than La Roche College (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $10,800 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/