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Overview |
Augustana | WSC | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augustana | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
Augustana | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wayne State College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or WSC?
- Augustana College is 738% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 738% higher at Augustana than Wayne State College ($47,766.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Augustana ($14,271 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 32.8% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,870 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 345.9% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($34,946 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Augustana (3.3)
Augustana vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or WSC? 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 WSC and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Wayne State College (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $15,700 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $6,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($20,050 vs. $27,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/