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Bradley Carthage Stevenson University Knox College Creighton University TU Drake Hood DePauw ISU St Olaf Lake Forest College| Augustana College | McDaniel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Augustana | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | McDaniel College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or McDaniel College?
- Augustana College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than McDaniel College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Augustana than McDaniel College ($47,766.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Augustana ($23,733 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 4.4% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($11,782 vs. $12,302)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as McDaniel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 11.2% larger than aid received Augustana College ($38,848 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than McDaniel College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $1,700 more per year than McDaniel College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,400)
- McDaniel College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- McDaniel College and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/