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Overview |
Augustana | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 734 students)
Augustana vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $49,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Ripon College than Augustana College ($50,400.00 vs. $49,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Augustana ($22,557 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 19.4% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,190 vs. $12,166)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 6.9% larger than aid received Augustana College ($38,989 vs. $36,474)
Augustana vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Ripon College (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Ripon College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,200)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Augustana graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ripon College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/