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Overview |
Augustana | Madison College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 38% |
Admission |
Augustana | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Augustana | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $134 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Madison College?
- Augustana College is 1,009.8% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 633.8% higher at Augustana than Madison Area Technical College ($47,766.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than Augustana ($11,588 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 27.4% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($11,782 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Madison Area Technical College (100% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 560.7% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($34,946 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or Augustana .
Augustana vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Madison 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 Madison College and Augustana.
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $17,400 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($13,000 vs. $27,000)
- Madison College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/