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Overview |
Augustana | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,988 students)
Augustana vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Seton Hill University?
- Augustana College is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Augustana than Seton Hill University ($47,766.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Augustana ($24,576 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 13.3% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,782 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 23.4% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($34,946 vs. $28,325)
Augustana vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Seton Hill University (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/