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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Bradley Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Carthage Michigan| Augustana College | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | WMU | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Augustana | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Augustana | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or WMU?
- Augustana College is 228.9% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.1% higher at Augustana than Western Michigan University ($47,766.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Augustana ($20,030 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 6.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,102 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 412.9% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($34,946 vs. $6,813)
Augustana vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or WMU? 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 WMU and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Western Michigan University (76% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,200 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/