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Overview |
Augustana | SEBTS | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Wake Forest, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | sebts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | SEBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $9,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $9,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $5,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $16,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $6,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Augustana | SEBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 60 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 48 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 980/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Augustana | SEBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | SEBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Augustana | SEBTS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | SEBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | SEBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or SEBTS?
- Augustana College is 406.4% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 406.4% higher at Augustana than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($47,766.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than Augustana ($16,324 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 100.6% lower than costs at Augustana College ($5,874 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 442.6% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($34,946 vs. $6,441)
Augustana vs. SEBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or SEBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SEBTS or Augustana .
- SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or SEBTS? 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 SEBTS and Augustana.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/