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RPI Bradley Clark University Holy Cross RIT Carthage Knox College Creighton University Stevens Northeastern Drake Worcester State University| Augustana College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | WPI | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augustana | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Augustana | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at WPI than Augustana College ($56,000.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than WPI ($24,660 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 40.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,782 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 29.1% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($34,946 vs. $27,059)
Augustana vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
Augustana vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or WPI? 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 WPI and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is the same as at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (76% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $27,600 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $55,100)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/