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Overview |
Augustana | Visible Music College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | visible.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Visible Music College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $23,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $7,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Augustana | Visible Music College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 294 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 60 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 75% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 605/1250 | ||
| 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 | Visible Music College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Visible Music College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Augustana | Visible Music College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Visible Music College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Visible Music College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Visible Music College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 230 students)
Augustana vs. Visible Music College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Visible Music College?
- Augustana College is 138.8% more expensive to attend than Visible Music College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.8% higher at Augustana than Visible Music College ($47,766.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Visible Music College than Augustana ($23,636 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Visible Music College are 96.4% lower than costs at Augustana College ($6,000 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Visible Music College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 349.6% larger than aid received Visible Music College ($34,946 vs. $7,773)
Augustana vs. Visible Music College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Visible Music College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Visible Music College or Augustana .
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Visible Music College (20.4%)
Augustana vs. Visible Music College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Visible Music College? 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 Visible Music College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Visible Music College (76% vs. 20%)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Visible Music College 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/