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Overview |
Augustana | Touro College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 11,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #153 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | touro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Touro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $20,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $20,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $7,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $23,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Augustana | Touro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,530 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1220/1428 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Augustana | Touro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Touro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Touro College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Augustana | Touro College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Touro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Touro College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (11,111 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Touro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Touro College?
- Augustana College is 134.7% more expensive to attend than Touro College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.7% higher at Augustana than Touro College ($47,766.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Touro College than Augustana ($23,960 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College are 68.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($7,010 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Touro College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 251.5% larger than aid received Touro College ($34,946 vs. $9,941)
Augustana vs. Touro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Touro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Touro College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- Touro College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Touro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Touro 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 Touro College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Touro College (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Touro College graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/