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Overview |
Augustana | Northwest | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augustana | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Augustana | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 2,484 students)
Augustana vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Northwest?
- Augustana College is 671.1% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.5% higher at Augustana than Northwest Missouri State University ($49,674.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Augustana ($15,497 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,788 vs. $12,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 319.2% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($36,474 vs. $8,700)
Augustana vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest 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 Northwest students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/