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AU| Southern Wesleyan University | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
SWU | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SWU | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
SWU | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SWU | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SWU | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Augusta University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 284.8% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at SWU than Augusta University ($26,520.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than SWU ($13,572 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 3.6% lower than costs at Augusta University ($9,650 vs. $9,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Augusta University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 118.3% larger than aid received Augusta University ($19,636 vs. $8,995)
SWU vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or SWU .
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU or Augusta 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 Augusta University and SWU.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $18,500 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $44,800)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/