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Overview |
Augustana | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Augustana | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,133 students)
Augustana vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Clarkson College?
- Augustana College is 221% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221% higher at Augustana than Clarkson College ($47,766.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Augustana ($14,506 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 61.8% lower than costs at Augustana College ($7,284 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Clarkson College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 265.8% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($34,946 vs. $9,554)
Augustana vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Augustana vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Clarkson College (76% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Clarkson College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $51,600)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/