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Overview |
Augustana | UIU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #737 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | uiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $32,589 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $32,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $24,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $25,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | UIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,405 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 890/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | UIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Augustana | UIU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | UIU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | UIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or UIU?
- Augustana College is 46.6% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Augustana than Upper Iowa University ($47,766.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Augustana ($24,563 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 22.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,644 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($34,946 vs. $25,788)
Augustana vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than UIU (54.2%)
Augustana vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or UIU? 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 UIU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Upper Iowa University (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $13,000 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/