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Overview |
Augustana | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 979 students)
Augustana vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Transylvania University?
- Augustana College is 14% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Augustana than Transylvania University ($47,766.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Transylvania University ($24,660 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 8.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,782 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 11.5% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($34,946 vs. $31,355)
Augustana vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Transylvania 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 Transylvania University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Transylvania University (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,700)
- Transylvania University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University 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 Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/