| Augustana vs. Aurora |
#161 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #34 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #258 in National Universities #25 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$49,834 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$28,220 |
| expensive$34,660 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,363 |
| More$33,822 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$16,169 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,130 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter61.22% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.90% |
| Lower13.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.08% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,349 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,918 |
| Smaller2,318 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,048 |
| Smaller31 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,870 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,615 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher77% | Graduate Rate | Lower59% |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,670) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,350) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,770) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 255 | Number of faculties | 531 |
| Lower$72,275 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$78,351 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.