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UIC Bradley Carthage Knox College Creighton University Loyola Illinois Drake DePauw ISU St Olaf Lake Forest College| Augustana College | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Augustana | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Augustana College is 395.2% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.1% higher at Augustana than University of Illinois at Springfield ($47,766.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Augustana ($11,733 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 13.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,410 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 146.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($34,946 vs. $14,175)
Augustana vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $7,600 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/