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Overview |
UW | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Laramie, WY | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,913 | 9,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwyo.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,980 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,760 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,340 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,299 | $13,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,761 | $8,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
UW | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,644 | 5,892 | ||
| Admitted | 5,498 | 5,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UW | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $155 |
Diversity |
UW | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UW | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UW | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wyoming is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (10,913 students vs. 9,862 students)
UW vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW or Augusta University?
- Augusta University is 38.4% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($6,892.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Augusta University than University of Wyoming ($22,270.00 vs. $20,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than Augusta University ($13,299 vs. $13,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($11,935 vs. $13,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than University of Wyoming (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta University students is 1.8% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($8,916 vs. $8,761)
UW vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or UW .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 77 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming UW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Augusta University (23)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Augusta University (89.3%)
UW vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW 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 UW.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $11,900 more per year than UW graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $51,400)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,500)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UW graduates. ($155 vs. $191)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/