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Overview |
Augustana | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Augustana | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
Augustana | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Augustana | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | University of Richmond | ||
| 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
- University of Richmond is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at University of Richmond than Augustana College ($60,330.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than University of Richmond ($24,660 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 26.2% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($11,782 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Richmond (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 32.7% larger than aid received Augustana College ($46,385 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Augustana vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Augustana College (83% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $18,800 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $55,100)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $5,852 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,148 vs. $27,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/