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Overview |
Augustana | UWSP | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
Augustana | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or UWSP?
- Augustana College is 613.1% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.1% higher at Augustana than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($47,766.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Augustana ($13,702 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 47.3% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,000 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 738.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($34,946 vs. $4,169)
Augustana vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $13,400 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $2,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,360 vs. $27,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWSP students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/