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Overview |
Augustana | North Central College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,695 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $42,866 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $42,866 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $25,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $30,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Augustana | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | North Central College | ||
| 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
- North Central College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or North Central College?
- Augustana College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than North Central College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Augustana than North Central College ($47,766.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than North Central College ($24,660 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 1.8% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,782 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as North Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 13.5% larger than aid received North Central College ($34,946 vs. $30,776)
Augustana vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or North Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than North Central College (60.9%)
Augustana vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or North Central College? 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 North Central College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than North Central College (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,200 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,900)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/