Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Bradley Carthage Knox College Creighton University Drake DePauw ISU St Olaf Lake Forest College DePaul Gustavus Adolphus College St. Ambrose University| Augustana College | Lasell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Augustana | Lasell College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Newton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,591 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #633 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | lasell.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Augustana | Lasell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $40,980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $40,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $29,706 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $32,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Lasell College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,833 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 995/1268 | ||
| 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 | Lasell College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Augustana | Lasell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Lasell College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Lasell College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Lasell College | ||
| 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Lasell College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,591 students)
Augustana vs. Lasell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Lasell College?
- Augustana College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Lasell College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $40,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Augustana than Lasell College ($47,766.00 vs. $40,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Lasell College ($24,660 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 40% lower than costs at Lasell College ($11,782 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Lasell College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Lasell College ($34,946 vs. $32,757)
Augustana vs. Lasell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Lasell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lasell College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Lasell College has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Lasell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Lasell College? 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 Lasell College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Lasell College (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,100)
- Lasell College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lasell College and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lasell College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/