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Overview |
Augustana | Dort | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Sioux Center, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,929 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | dordt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Dort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $27,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $21,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Dort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 1,595 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 1,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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 | Dort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Dort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Dort | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | Dort | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Dort | ||
| 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Dort based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,929 students)
Augustana vs. Dort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Dort?
- Augustana College is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Augustana than Dordt College ($49,674.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Dort ($24,695 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 6.4% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,430 vs. $12,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Dordt College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 66.2% larger than aid received Dordt College ($36,474 vs. $21,944)
Augustana vs. Dort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Dort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dort or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Dort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Dort? 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 Dort and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Dordt College (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/