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Overview |
Augustana | Dean College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $43,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.88 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Augustana | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $169 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Augustana | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Dean College | ||
| 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 Dean College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,189 students)
Augustana vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Dean College?
- Augustana College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Dean College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Augustana than Dean College ($47,766.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Dean College ($24,660 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 57.4% lower than costs at Dean College ($11,782 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Dean College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Dean College ($34,946 vs. $29,972)
Augustana vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Dean 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 Dean College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Dean College (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $10,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($16,353 vs. $27,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($169 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/