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Overview |
Augustana | Marist College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augustana | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Marist College?
- Augustana College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Augustana than Marist College ($47,766.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Marist College ($24,660 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 45.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($11,782 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 52.6% larger than aid received Marist College ($34,946 vs. $22,904)
Augustana vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Marist 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 Marist College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Augustana College (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $55,100)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College 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 Marist College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/