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Overview |
Augustana | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #711 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Augustana | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| 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 | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Augustana | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | UW-Platteville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Platteville is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or UW-Platteville?
- Augustana College is 644.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.1% higher at Augustana than University of Wisconsin Platteville ($47,766.00 vs. $15,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Platteville than Augustana ($15,595 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 46% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,072 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Wisconsin Platteville (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 618.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($34,946 vs. $4,866)
Augustana vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman UW-Platteville students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- UW-Platteville has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or UW-Platteville? 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 UW-Platteville and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Wisconsin Platteville (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $5,500 more per year than UW-Platteville graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,600)
- University of Wisconsin Platteville students graduate with a $2,745 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,255 vs. $27,000)
- UW-Platteville graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Platteville students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/