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Bradley Drew University Monmouth University Carthage Knox College Creighton University FDU Montclair State University Drake DePauw Kean ISU| Augustana College | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | FDU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Augustana | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or FDU?
- Augustana College is 43.6% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Augustana than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($47,766.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Augustana ($21,408 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 32.3% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($11,782 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 22.9% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($34,946 vs. $28,436)
Augustana vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or FDU? 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 FDU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $2,200 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/