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Overview |
Augustana | RMC | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $32,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $32,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $19,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $25,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 1,471 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 991 students)
Augustana vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or RMC?
- Augustana College is 53.9% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Augustana than Rocky Mountain College ($49,674.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Augustana ($19,173 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 27% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,576 vs. $12,166)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 42.6% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($36,474 vs. $25,571)
Augustana vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or RMC? 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 RMC and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Rocky Mountain College (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,300 more per year than RMC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,800)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- RMC 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 RMC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/