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Overview |
Augustana | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Augustana | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Otterbein 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Otterbein University?
- Augustana College is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Augustana than Otterbein University ($47,766.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Augustana ($22,661 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 1.7% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,782 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 45.2% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($34,946 vs. $24,060)
Augustana vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Otterbein University (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein 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 Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/