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Overview |
Augustana | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,688 students)
Augustana vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Augustana College is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Augustana than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($47,766.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($24,660 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 3.6% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,374 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 31.8% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($34,946 vs. $26,523)
Augustana vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Nebraska Wesleyan University? 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $51,800)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/