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Overview |
Augustana | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Stephens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 590 students)
Augustana vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Stephens College?
- Augustana College is 94.3% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at Augustana than Stephens College ($47,766.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Stephens College ($24,660 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 2.6% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,488 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 125.2% larger than aid received Stephens College ($34,946 vs. $15,518)
Augustana vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (64.2%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Stephens 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 Stephens College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Stephens College (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $17,700 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $37,400)
- Stephens College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Stephens College and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College 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/