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Overview |
Augustana | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,823 students)
Augustana vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Wofford College than Augustana College ($49,760.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Wofford College ($24,660 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 26.6% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,782 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 3% larger than aid received Augustana College ($36,005 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Augustana vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Augustana College (79% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $55,100)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/