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Overview |
JCU | Augustana University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1110/1325 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCU | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
JCU | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 42% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Augustana University | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,086 students)
JCU vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Augustana University?
- John Carroll University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at JCU than Augustana University ($45,490.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than JCU ($23,843 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 44.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($9,148 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Augustana University ($30,415 vs. $27,920)
JCU vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 37 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
JCU vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Augustana University? 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 Augustana University and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Augustana University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,800)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/