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Overview |
Augustana | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 2,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $42,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $42,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $14,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $29,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $28,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 2,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Augustana | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Springfield College | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 2,484 students)
Augustana vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Springfield College?
- Augustana College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $42,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Augustana than Springfield College ($49,674.00 vs. $42,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Springfield College ($24,695 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 16.7% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,166 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Springfield College ($36,474 vs. $28,817)
Augustana vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Springfield College? 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 Springfield College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Springfield College (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/