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Overview |
Augustana | UWO | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Augustana | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Augustana | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Augustana | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or UWO?
- Augustana College is 643.8% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.3% higher at Augustana than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($47,766.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Augustana ($12,827 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 32.5% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,894 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 685.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($34,946 vs. $4,450)
Augustana vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or UWO? 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 UWO and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $11,000 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $3,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,748 vs. $27,000)
- UWO graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWO students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/