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Overview |
Augustana | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $36,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $36,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $12,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $24,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $26,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 1,314 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 1,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 965/1250 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,619 students)
Augustana vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Augustana College is 38% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Augustana than Roberts Wesleyan College ($49,674.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Augustana ($24,202 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 6.8% lower than costs at Roberts Wesleyan College ($12,166 vs. $12,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 39.4% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($36,474 vs. $26,173)
Augustana vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/