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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Bradley| Augustana College | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Iowa | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $9,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Augustana | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $223 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 2,484 students)
Augustana vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Iowa?
- Augustana College is 451% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Augustana than University of Iowa ($49,674.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Augustana ($20,121 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 3.7% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($12,166 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 283.5% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($36,474 vs. $9,512)
Augustana vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Iowa (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $4,700 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,100)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/