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Overview |
Augustana | Truman State | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Truman State | ||
| 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
- Truman State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Truman State?
- Augustana College is 449.7% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.8% higher at Augustana than Truman State University ($47,766.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Augustana ($13,993 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 18.6% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,936 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Truman State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 250.8% larger than aid received Truman State University ($34,946 vs. $9,961)
Augustana vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Augustana vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Truman State? 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 Truman State and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Truman State University (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($22,656 vs. $27,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/