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Overview |
Augustana | Quincy University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Quincy, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #635 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | quincy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Quincy University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $11,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $31,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Quincy University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,760 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Augustana | Quincy University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Quincy University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Quincy University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Augustana | Quincy University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Quincy 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,307 students)
Augustana vs. Quincy University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Quincy University?
- Augustana College is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Augustana than Quincy University ($47,766.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Augustana ($11,985 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 3% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,440 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Quincy University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Quincy University ($34,946 vs. $31,052)
Augustana vs. Quincy University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Quincy University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quincy University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Quincy University has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Quincy University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Quincy 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 Quincy University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Quincy University (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $45,500)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/