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Overview |
Augustana | MWSU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Augustana | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or MWSU?
- Augustana College is 630.4% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.5% higher at Augustana than Missouri Western State University ($47,766.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Augustana ($11,917 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 15.5% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,200 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 231.8% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($34,946 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Augustana vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Missouri Western State University (76% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $18,600 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $5,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,818 vs. $27,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/