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Overview |
Augustana | Clark University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augustana | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Clark University | ||
| 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
- Clark University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Clark University?
- Clark University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Clark University than Augustana College ($52,000.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Clark University ($24,660 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 5.5% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,164 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Clark University ($34,946 vs. $29,716)
Augustana vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Augustana vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Clark 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 Clark University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Augustana College (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,100)
- Clark University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clark University and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/