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Overview |
Augustana | UWM | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Augustana | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Augustana | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or UWM?
- Augustana College is 490.4% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.4% higher at Augustana than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($47,766.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Augustana ($16,551 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 8.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,896 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 486% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($34,946 vs. $5,963)
Augustana vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or UWM? 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 UWM and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $9,000 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,100)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/