| Augustana vs. VanderCook College of Music |
#161 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #34 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Other special-focus institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$51,598 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$30,910 |
| expensive$35,010 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,135 |
| More$34,931 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,040 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,150 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter62.68% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.47% |
| Lower13.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable44.12% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,570 | Total Enrollment | Smaller323 |
| Larger2,522 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller107 |
| Smaller48 | Graduate Student Population | Larger216 |
| - | Online Student Population | 195 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,670) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,350) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 |
| 252 | Number of faculty | 100 |
| Higher$75,099 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,504 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.