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Overview |
Augsburg College | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1100/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Franciscan?
- Augsburg College is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Augsburg College than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($41,284.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Augsburg College ($25,310 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 23.1% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($9,390 vs. $11,559)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 92.3% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($32,266 vs. $16,779)
Augsburg College vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 133 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Augsburg College vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Augsburg College (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/