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Hamline University Xavier Minnesota University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State University of St Thomas Miami ONU Denison| Augsburg College | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augsburg College | JCU | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Augsburg College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augsburg College is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 2,922 students)
Augsburg College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at JCU than Augsburg College ($45,490.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than JCU ($25,409 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 14.2% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,559 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 6.1% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($32,266 vs. $30,415)
Augsburg College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 95 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or JCU? 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 JCU and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Augsburg College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,000)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/