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Overview |
Augustana | Albright College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Augustana | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Albright College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,498 students)
Augustana vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Albright College?
- Augustana College is 76.8% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Augustana than Albright College ($47,766.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Augustana ($21,496 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 26.8% lower than costs at Albright College ($11,782 vs. $14,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Albright College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 63.1% larger than aid received Albright College ($34,946 vs. $21,420)
Augustana vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Albright 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 Albright College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Albright College (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Albright College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,500)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Augustana graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/