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Iowa ISU Bradley Carthage Knox College Creighton University Drake DePauw ISU St Olaf Lake Forest College DePaul| Augustana College | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | UNI | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Augustana | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Augustana | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | UNI | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or UNI?
- Augustana College is 488.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.9% higher at Augustana than University of Northern Iowa ($47,766.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Augustana ($15,782 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 26.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,343 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 445% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($34,946 vs. $6,412)
Augustana vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or UNI? 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 UNI and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Northern Iowa (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $7,400 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/