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SIUE Northern Illinois Bradley ISU Carthage Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU Knox College Creighton University WMU Western Illinois University| Augustana College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Southern Illinois University?
- Augustana College is 395.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 395.6% higher at Augustana than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($47,766.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Augustana ($16,990 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 10.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,622 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 210.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($34,946 vs. $11,269)
Augustana vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/