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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Bradley Carthage Knox College Creighton University Southern Illinois University Drake DePauw Indiana State St Olaf| Augustana College | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Augustana | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 880/1090 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Western Illinois University?
- Augustana College is 402% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 402% higher at Augustana than Western Illinois University ($47,766.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Augustana ($11,213 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 12.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,500 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 123.6% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($34,946 vs. $15,632)
Augustana vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Western Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Illinois University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Western Illinois University (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,000)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/