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Overview |
Augustana | Allen College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Waterloo, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | allencollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Allen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $19,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $19,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $31,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $1,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Allen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Allen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Allen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $173 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Allen College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | Allen College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Allen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 497 students)
Augustana vs. Allen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Allen College?
- Augustana College is 148.3% more expensive to attend than Allen College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.3% higher at Augustana than Allen College ($47,766.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Allen College ($24,660 vs. $31,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 61.8% lower than costs at Augustana College ($7,280 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Allen College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 2,050.5% larger than aid received Allen College ($34,946 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Allen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen College or Augustana .
Augustana vs. Allen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Allen 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 Allen College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Allen College (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Allen College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,100)
- Allen College students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($16,750 vs. $27,000)
- Allen College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($173 vs. $279)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/