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Overview |
Augustana | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1060/1200 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Augustana | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Missouri Baptist 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
- Missouri Baptist University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (5,231 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Missouri Baptist University?
- Augustana College is 50.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri Baptist University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $31,784.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Augustana than Missouri Baptist University ($47,766.00 vs. $31,784.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Missouri Baptist University ($24,660 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 2.2% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($11,782 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Missouri Baptist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 90.2% larger than aid received Missouri Baptist University ($34,946 vs. $18,372)
Augustana vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Baptist University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Missouri Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Missouri Baptist University (76% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/