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Overview |
Augustana | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1083/1288 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Rockhurst | ||
| 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
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Rockhurst?
- Augustana College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Augustana than Rockhurst University ($47,766.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Augustana ($22,994 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 14.6% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,280 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Rockhurst University ($34,946 vs. $32,842)
Augustana vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Rockhurst has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Rockhurst? 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 Rockhurst and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Rockhurst University (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst 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/