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Overview |
Augustana | William Penn University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Oskaloosa, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #957 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | wmpenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | William Penn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $20,922 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $19,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | William Penn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,264 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 43.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | William Penn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | William Penn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Augustana | William Penn University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | William Penn University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | William Penn 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
- Augustana College is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,473 students)
Augustana vs. William Penn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or William Penn University?
- Augustana College is 71.8% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at Augustana than William Penn University ($47,766.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Penn University than Augustana ($20,922 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 56.5% lower than costs at Augustana College ($7,528 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than William Penn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 83.4% larger than aid received William Penn University ($34,946 vs. $19,052)
Augustana vs. William Penn University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or William Penn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Penn University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than William Penn University (57.7%)
Augustana vs. William Penn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or William Penn 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 William Penn University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than William Penn University (76% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $10,500 more per year than William Penn University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,600)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn 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/