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Overview |
Augsburg College | NDSU | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Augsburg College | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or NDSU?
- Augsburg College is 343.5% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.7% higher at Augsburg College than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($41,284.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Augsburg College ($15,962 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 24.3% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($9,300 vs. $11,559)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 462.9% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($32,266 vs. $5,732)
Augsburg College vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 59 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $1,600 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $52,000)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($23,300 vs. $27,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/