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Overview |
Augustana | Louisville | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $203 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Louisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Louisville?
- Augustana College is 287.6% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Augustana than University of Louisville ($47,766.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Augustana ($19,327 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 10.4% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,668 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 186.1% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($34,946 vs. $12,216)
Augustana vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Louisville (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/