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Overview |
Augustana | WWU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Augustana | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Augustana | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Augustana | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,508 students)
Augustana vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or WWU?
- Augustana College is 80.2% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Augustana than William Woods University ($47,766.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Augustana ($23,363 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 12.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,450 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 71% larger than aid received William Woods University ($34,946 vs. $20,431)
Augustana vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or WWU? 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 WWU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than William Woods University (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $16,500 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/