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Overview |
Augustana | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Augustana | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 2,137 students)
Augustana vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Dickinson College than Augustana College ($60,776.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Dickinson College ($24,660 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 35.3% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($11,782 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 13.2% larger than aid received Augustana College ($39,554 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Augustana .
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Augustana vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Augustana College (84% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/