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Overview |
Denison | Augustana | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Denison | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Augustana | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,349 students)
Denison vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Augustana?
- Denison University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Denison than Augustana College ($60,000.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Denison ($24,660 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 22.2% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,782 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Augustana College ($36,497 vs. $34,946)
Denison vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Augustana College (79% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/