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Overview |
Augustana | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Augustana | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | St. Ambrose 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or St. Ambrose University ?
- Augustana College is 39.3% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Augustana than Saint Ambrose University ($47,766.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Augustana ($23,359 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 1.7% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,782 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 37.2% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($34,946 vs. $25,476)
Augustana vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Saint Ambrose University (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,800 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/