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Overview |
Augustana | East-West University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 529 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | eastwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | East-West University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $22,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $22,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,991 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $19,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | East-West University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | East-West University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 33:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | East-West University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
Augustana | East-West University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | East-West University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | East-West University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than East-West University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 529 students)
Augustana vs. East-West University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or East-West University?
- Augustana College is 116.6% more expensive to attend than East-West University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $22,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.6% higher at Augustana than East West University ($47,766.00 vs. $22,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East West University than Augustana ($19,792 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 31% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,991 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than East West University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 251.5% larger than aid received East West University ($34,946 vs. $9,941)
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or East-West University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East-West University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at East-West University (2.67)
Augustana vs. East-West University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or East-West University? 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 East-West University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than East West University (76% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $27,800 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $27,300)
- East West University students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,332 vs. $27,000)
- East-West University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/