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Overview |
Augustana | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Rhodes 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 2,008 students)
Augustana vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Rhodes College than Augustana College ($52,000.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Rhodes College ($24,660 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 4.4% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($11,782 vs. $12,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Rhodes College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 2.2% larger than aid received Augustana College ($35,712 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Augustana vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Rhodes 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 Rhodes College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Rhodes College (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $55,100)
- Rhodes College students graduate with a $783 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,217 vs. $27,000)
- Rhodes College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/