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MHC Bryn Mawr Bradley Carthage Wellesley Knox College Creighton University Drake DePauw Vassar Barnard ISU| Augustana College | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Smith College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Augustana | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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 | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Smith College?
- Smith College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Smith College than Augustana College ($58,480.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Smith College ($24,660 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 72.6% lower than costs at Smith College ($11,782 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 40.5% larger than aid received Augustana College ($49,109 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Augustana vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Smith 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 Smith College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Augustana College (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith 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/