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Overview |
Augustana | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 871/1277 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Augustana | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Augustana | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | McKendree 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
- Augustana College is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,960 students)
Augustana vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or McKendree University?
- Augustana College is 49.2% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Augustana than McKendree University ($47,766.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Augustana ($22,431 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 1.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,590 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as McKendree University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 44.7% larger than aid received McKendree University ($34,946 vs. $24,145)
Augustana vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or McKendree 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 McKendree University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than McKendree University (76% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,800 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree 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/