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Overview |
Augustana | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 21% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Augustana | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | MidlandU | ||
| 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 MidlandU based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,615 students)
Augustana vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or MidlandU?
- Augustana College is 27.4% more expensive to attend than MidlandU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Augustana than Midland University ($47,766.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland University than Augustana ($22,377 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 17% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,066 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Midland University ($34,946 vs. $27,057)
Augustana vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- MidlandU has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Midland University (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $12,200 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,900)
- Midland University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Midland 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 MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/