Augustana vs Ouachita Baptist
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Augustana CollegeRock Island, ILCompass Score: Very good · Top 22%B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, ARCompass Score: Very good · Top 30%
At a glance
- Augustana has the higher graduation rate: 73% against 61% at Ouachita Baptist.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Augustana: $62,971, against $51,673 at Ouachita Baptist.
- Median debt is lower at Ouachita Baptist: $21,050, against $27,000 at Augustana.
Scores
Compass Score
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 22%
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 30%
Academic Excellence
A-Academic Excellence: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 20%
B+Academic Excellence: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 31%
Value
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
The college
Category
Liberal arts colleges
Liberal arts colleges
Location
Rock Island, IL
Arkadelphia, AR
Setting
City
Town
Students
2,484
1,815
Sports
NCAA Division III · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
NCAA Division II · Great American Conference
Admission
Admission rate
63%
68%
Average SAT
1165
1211
ACT middle 50%
21–29
22–28
Outcomes
Graduation rate
73%
61%
First-year retention
82%
83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$62,971
$51,673
Median debt
$27,000
$21,050
Cost
Average price after aid
About $23,000
About $22,000
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
About $16,000
About $15,000
$30,001–$48,000
About $17,000
About $16,000
$48,001–$75,000
About $17,000
About $18,000
$75,001–$110,000
About $22,000
About $19,000
Over $110,000
About $28,000
About $26,000
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Accounting $91,143
- Engineering Physics $85,993
- Computer science $83,339
- Business administration $81,562
- International business $75,672
- Finance $77,583
- Accounting $74,714
- Biology $69,747
- Marketing $67,705
- Business administration $66,175
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.