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Overview |
Denison | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Denison | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Denison | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,086 students)
Denison vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Augustana University?
- Denison University is 65.1% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at Denison than Augustana University ($60,000.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Denison ($23,843 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 57.4% lower than costs at Denison University ($9,148 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 30.7% larger than aid received Augustana University ($36,497 vs. $27,920)
Denison vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have at the same average high school GPA (3.76) as students at Augustana University (3.76)
- Augustana University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison or Augustana University? 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 University and Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Augustana University (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,800)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/