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Overview |
Augustana | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Augustana | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Ithaca College than Augustana College ($48,126.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Ithaca College ($24,660 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 35.2% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,782 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($34,946 vs. $29,677)
Augustana vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Augustana .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Ithaca College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/