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Overview |
Augustana | Lewis University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Romeoville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 6,513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #345 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | lewisu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Lewis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $36,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $36,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $19,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $26,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Lewis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,746 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1010/1200 | ||
| 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 | Lewis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Lewis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Lewis University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Lewis University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Lewis University | ||
| 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
- Lewis University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Lewis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Lewis University?
- Augustana College is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Augustana than Lewis University ($47,766.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Augustana ($19,184 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 1.5% lower than costs at Lewis University ($11,782 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Lewis University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Lewis University ($34,946 vs. $26,423)
Augustana vs. Lewis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Lewis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Lewis University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Lewis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Lewis University? 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 Lewis University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Lewis University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lewis University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $51,500)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/