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Overview |
Augustana | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Augustana | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 29.3% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Gettysburg College than Augustana College ($61,760.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Gettysburg College ($24,660 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 26.7% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,782 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 23.7% larger than aid received Augustana College ($43,239 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Augustana .
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Augustana vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Augustana College (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $55,100)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/