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Overview |
Augustana | IWU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $29,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $29,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $20,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,946 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Augustana | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | IWU | ||
| 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or IWU?
- Augustana College is 60.9% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Augustana than Indiana Wesleyan University ($47,766.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Augustana ($21,755 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 17.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,050 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Indiana Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 73.1% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($34,946 vs. $20,194)
Augustana vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or IWU? 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 IWU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Indiana Wesleyan University (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $800 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/