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Overview |
Augustana | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Sioux City, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 927 | ||
| 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 | briarcliff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $33,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $33,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $21,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $26,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.21 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 927 students)
Augustana vs. Briar Cliff University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Briar Cliff University?
- Augustana College is 44% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Augustana than Briar Cliff University ($47,766.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Augustana ($21,620 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 18.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,910 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Briar Cliff University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 31.3% larger than aid received Briar Cliff University ($34,946 vs. $26,614)
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Briar Cliff University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Briar Cliff University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Augustana vs. Briar Cliff University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Briar Cliff University? 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 Briar Cliff University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Briar Cliff University (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,500)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/