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Overview |
Augustana | Queens | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #289 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $39,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $39,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $14,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $29,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $25,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1080/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Queens | ||
| 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 Queens based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,873 students)
Augustana vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Queens?
- Augustana College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Queens for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $39,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Augustana than Queens University of Charlotte ($47,766.00 vs. $39,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Queens ($24,660 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 19% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($11,782 vs. $14,026)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Queens University of Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 39.1% larger than aid received Queens University of Charlotte ($34,946 vs. $25,123)
Augustana vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Queens students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Queens has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Queens? 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 Queens and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,100)
- Queens University of Charlotte students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens 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/