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Overview |
Augustana | TCU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Augustana | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Augustana | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at TCU than Augustana College ($53,890.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than TCU ($24,660 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 20.9% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,782 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 24.6% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($34,946 vs. $28,048)
Augustana vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than TCU (56.1%)
Augustana vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or TCU? 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 TCU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Texas Christian University (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $55,100)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/