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Overview |
Augustana | MBBC | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Augustana | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Augustana | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | MBBC | ||
| 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 965 students)
Augustana vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or MBBC?
- Augustana College is 172% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172% higher at Augustana than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($47,766.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than Augustana ($22,858 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 40.6% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,380 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 337.5% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($34,946 vs. $7,988)
Augustana vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman MBBC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- MBBC has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $19,700 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBBC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/