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Overview |
Augustana | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $174 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Augustana | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Washburn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Washburn University?
- Augustana College is 428.2% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135% higher at Augustana than Washburn University ($47,766.00 vs. $20,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Augustana ($12,473 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 17.4% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,040 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Washburn University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 347% larger than aid received Washburn University ($34,946 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Augustana (3.3)
Augustana vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Washburn University (76% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $10,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($16,900 vs. $27,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($174 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/