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Overview |
Augustana | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Augustana | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 42% |
Students |
Augustana | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 2,256 students)
Augustana vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Dowling College?
- Augustana College is 64.1% more expensive to attend than Dowling College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at Augustana than Dowling College ($47,766.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dowling College than Augustana ($22,931 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 9.4% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,770 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Dowling College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 99.9% larger than aid received Dowling College ($34,946 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or Augustana .
Augustana vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Dowling 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 Dowling College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Dowling College (76% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Dowling College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,000)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/