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Overview |
Augustana | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Augustana | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Lindenwood University?
- Augustana College is 150.1% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.1% higher at Augustana than Lindenwood University ($47,766.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Augustana ($18,016 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 15.5% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,200 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 120.6% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($34,946 vs. $15,840)
Augustana vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Lindenwood University (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,100)
- Lindenwood University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lindenwood University 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 Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/