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Overview |
Augustana | Defiance College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Defiance, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | defiance.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Defiance College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $34,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $34,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $23,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $24,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Defiance College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,722 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 62.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 860/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Augustana | Defiance College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Defiance College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Defiance College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Defiance College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Defiance 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 Defiance College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 540 students)
Augustana vs. Defiance College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Defiance College?
- Augustana College is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Defiance College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $34,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Augustana than Defiance College ($47,766.00 vs. $34,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Defiance College than Augustana ($23,196 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Defiance College are 7.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,940 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Defiance College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 40% larger than aid received Defiance College ($34,946 vs. $24,970)
Augustana vs. Defiance College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Defiance College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Defiance College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Defiance College (3.12)
- Defiance College has a higher acceptance rate (62.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Defiance College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Defiance 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 Defiance College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Defiance College (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Defiance College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,700)
- Defiance College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Defiance College and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Defiance College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/