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Overview |
Augustana | University of St Francis | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Joliet, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #339 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | stfrancis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | University of St Francis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $25,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | University of St Francis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,198 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | University of St Francis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | University of St Francis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | University of St Francis | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | University of St Francis | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | University of St Francis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of St Francis is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. University of St Francis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or University of St Francis?
- Augustana College is 32.7% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Augustana than University of St Francis ($47,766.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than Augustana ($18,560 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Francis are 3.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,430 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as University of St Francis (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 37.6% larger than aid received University of St Francis ($34,946 vs. $25,392)
Augustana vs. University of St Francis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or University of St Francis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Francis or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman University of St Francis students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
Augustana vs. University of St Francis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or University of St Francis? 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 St Francis and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of St Francis (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $4,500 more per year than University of St Francis graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,600)
- University of St Francis students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Francis graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Francis students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/