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Overview |
Augustana University | WLC | ||
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,158 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augie.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,150 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,150 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,470 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,280 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,925 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,330 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 1,973 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1290 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Augustana University | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Augustana University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,158 students vs. 1,094 students)
Augustana University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana University or WLC?
- Augustana University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($38,150.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Augustana University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($38,150.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Augustana University ($22,809 vs. $25,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 25.4% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($9,470 vs. $11,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($27,925 vs. $24,122)
Augustana University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Augustana University .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 63 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Augustana University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana University or WLC? 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 WLC and Augustana University.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $3,800 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/