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Overview |
Augustana | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1120/1270 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Augustana | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Roger Williams University?
- Augustana College is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Augustana than Roger Williams University ($47,766.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Roger Williams University ($24,660 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 38.3% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($11,782 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 69.6% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($34,946 vs. $20,611)
Augustana vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Roger Williams University (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,000)
- Roger Williams University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/