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Overview |
Augustana | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Bryn Athyn, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | brynathyn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $25,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $25,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $13,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $21,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $17,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augustana | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 980/1253 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Augustana | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Bryn Athyn 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 Bryn Athyn College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 285 students)
Augustana vs. Bryn Athyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Bryn Athyn College?
- Augustana College is 90% more expensive to attend than Bryn Athyn College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $25,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at Augustana than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($47,766.00 vs. $25,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church than Augustana ($21,305 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 14.1% lower than costs at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($11,782 vs. $13,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 97.2% larger than aid received Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($34,946 vs. $17,720)
Augustana vs. Bryn Athyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Bryn Athyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Athyn College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Bryn Athyn College (2.87)
- Bryn Athyn College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Bryn Athyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Bryn Athyn 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 Bryn Athyn College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (76% vs. 30%)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Athyn College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/