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Overview |
Augustana | Webster University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Webster University | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Webster University?
- Augustana College is 61.2% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Augustana than Webster University ($47,766.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webster University than Augustana ($23,069 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 5.2% lower than costs at Webster University ($11,782 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Webster University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 66.9% larger than aid received Webster University ($34,946 vs. $20,944)
Augustana vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Augustana vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Webster 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 Webster University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Webster University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,800)
- Webster University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Webster 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 Webster University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/