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Overview |
Augustana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $27,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $27,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $8,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $19,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $18,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augustana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 1,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Augustana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 2,155 students)
Augustana vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Southwest Baptist University?
- Augustana College is 82% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $27,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Augustana than Southwest Baptist University ($49,674.00 vs. $27,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Augustana ($19,781 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 35.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,952 vs. $12,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 98.9% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($36,474 vs. $18,334)
Augustana vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Southwest Baptist University (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $18,400 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,087 vs. $27,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/