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Overview |
Augustana | Williams | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
Augustana | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 10, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $150 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 2,222 students)
Augustana vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Williams?
- Williams College is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Williams than Augustana College ($61,450.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Augustana ($20,965 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 31.8% lower than costs at Williams College ($11,782 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 63.5% larger than aid received Augustana College ($57,121 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Williams (8.5%)
Augustana vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Williams? 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 Williams and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Augustana College (95% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $18,500 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $55,100)
- Williams College students graduate with a $12,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($14,582 vs. $27,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($150 vs. $279)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/