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Overview |
Augustana | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Edgewood 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,876 students)
Augustana vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Edgewood College?
- Augustana College is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Augustana than Edgewood College ($47,766.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Edgewood College ($24,660 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 2.9% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($11,782 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 80% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($34,946 vs. $19,418)
Augustana vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Edgewood College (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood 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 Edgewood 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/