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Overview |
Augustana | W&J | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Augustana | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | W&J | ||
| 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
- Augustana College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,162 students)
Augustana vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or W&J?
- Augustana College is 79.9% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at Augustana than Washington & Jefferson College ($49,674.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than W&J ($24,695 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 14.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,166 vs. $13,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Augustana College ($38,971 vs. $36,474)
Augustana vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or W&J? 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 W&J and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,100)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/