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Overview |
Augustana | Parkside | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Augustana | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Parkside?
- Augustana College is 658.4% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.9% higher at Augustana than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($47,766.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Augustana ($8,510 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 47.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($7,966 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 392.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($34,946 vs. $7,098)
Augustana vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (76% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/