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Overview |
Augustana | Illinois | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Champaign, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 56,916 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #106 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | illinois.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $12,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $30,446 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $14,544 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 54% |
Admission |
Augustana | Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 63,257 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 28,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1320/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $66,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Illinois?
- Augustana College is 282.9% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Augustana than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($47,766.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Augustana ($14,544 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($11,782 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 111.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($34,946 vs. $16,552)
Augustana vs. Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Augustana vs. Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Illinois? 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 Illinois and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Augustana College (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $11,400 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $55,100)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Illinois graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/