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Overview |
Providence | Augustana | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 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 |
Providence | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Providence | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Providence | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,349 students)
Providence vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Augustana?
- Providence College is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Providence than Augustana College ($56,980.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Providence ($24,660 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 40.4% lower than costs at Providence College ($11,782 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Providence College ($34,946 vs. $30,971)
Providence vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence 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 Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Augustana College (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $55,100)
- Augustana College and Providence graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana College and Providence graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence 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/