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Overview |
Augustana | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $27,659 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $27,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 4,299 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 3,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Augustana | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | St. Bona | ||
| 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 Bonaventure University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,484 students)
Augustana vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or St. Bona?
- Augustana College is 27.5% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Augustana than Saint Bonaventure University ($49,674.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than St. Bona ($24,695 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 23.3% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,166 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 32.6% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($36,474 vs. $27,508)
Augustana vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or St. Bona? 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. Bona and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,300 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,800)
- Saint Bonaventure University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Bonaventure University and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/