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Overview |
Augsburg College | WWU | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 20% |
Students |
Augsburg College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augsburg College is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 1,508 students)
Augsburg College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or WWU?
- Augsburg College is 55.8% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Augsburg College than William Woods University ($41,284.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Augsburg College ($23,363 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 10.6% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($10,450 vs. $11,559)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 57.9% larger than aid received William Woods University ($32,266 vs. $20,431)
Augsburg College vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 3 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming WWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than WWU (61.5%)
Augsburg College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or WWU? 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 WWU and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than William Woods University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $13,400 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/