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Overview |
Augustana | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,909 students)
Augustana vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Willamette University?
- Augustana College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Augustana than Willamette University ($47,766.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Willamette University ($24,660 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 21.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,782 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 26.2% larger than aid received Willamette University ($34,946 vs. $27,700)
Augustana vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Augustana College (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $800 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/