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Overview |
Augustana | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $327 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,596 students)
Augustana vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Alverno College?
- Augustana College is 54% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Augustana than Alverno College ($47,766.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Augustana ($18,097 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 36.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,620 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Alverno College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 40.7% larger than aid received Alverno College ($34,946 vs. $24,833)
Augustana vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Alverno College (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $39,100)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $4,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,693)
- Augustana graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/