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Overview |
Augsburg College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Lipscomb?
- Augsburg College is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Augsburg College than Lipscomb University ($41,284.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Lipscomb ($25,409 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 21.4% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,559 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 32.2% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($32,266 vs. $24,404)
Augsburg College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 144 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Augsburg College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Lipscomb University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/