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Overview |
Augustana | CUW | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Augustana | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or CUW?
- Augustana College is 45.8% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Augustana than Concordia University Wisconsin ($47,766.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Augustana ($24,485 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 3.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($11,782 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 48.9% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($34,946 vs. $23,477)
Augustana vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or CUW? 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 CUW and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $9,000 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/