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Overview |
Augustana | Malone University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | malone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Malone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $34,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $34,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $23,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $24,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Malone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 1,335 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 1,009 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 885/1236 | ||
| 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 | Malone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Malone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Malone University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Malone University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Malone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Malone University based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,205 students)
Augustana vs. Malone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Malone University?
- Augustana College is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Malone University for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $34,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Augustana than Malone University ($49,674.00 vs. $34,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Malone University than Augustana ($23,362 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 7.8% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,290 vs. $12,166)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Malone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 48.2% larger than aid received Malone University ($36,474 vs. $24,616)
Augustana vs. Malone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Malone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Malone University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Malone University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Malone University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Malone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Malone 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 Malone University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Malone University (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Malone University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,700)
- Malone University students graduate with a $2,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,819 vs. $27,000)
- Malone University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Malone University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/