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Southern Illinois University Bradley EIU Carthage Knox College Creighton University Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois ISU Drake DePauw| Augustana College | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | SIUE | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augustana | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Augustana | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or SIUE?
- Augustana College is 413.3% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 413.3% higher at Augustana than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($47,766.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Augustana ($13,586 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 14.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,272 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 228.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($34,946 vs. $10,649)
Augustana vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,100 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/