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Bradley Carthage Butler Purdue Knox College Trine University Creighton University Drake DePauw Lewis University UE IU| Augustana College | Valparaiso University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Valpo | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $45,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $45,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $13,306 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $23,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $34,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 6,133 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 5,656 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1080/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Augustana | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Valpo | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,484 students)
Augustana vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Valpo?
- Augustana College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Augustana than Valparaiso University ($49,674.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Augustana ($23,168 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 9.4% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,166 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 6.3% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($36,474 vs. $34,326)
Augustana vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Valparaiso University (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,000)
- Valparaiso University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Valparaiso University and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/