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Overview |
Augustana | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $32,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $32,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $16,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $23,907 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $22,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 1,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1095/1235 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Augustana | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Augustana | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Dominican College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,378 students)
Augustana vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Dominican College?
- Augustana College is 54.5% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Augustana than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($49,674.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Augustana ($23,907 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 33.3% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($12,166 vs. $16,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Dominican College of Blauvelt (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 61.8% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($36,474 vs. $22,544)
Augustana vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Dominican 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 Dominican College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $51,500)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/