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Overview |
Augsburg College | Northwest | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Northwest?
- Augsburg College is 586.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.7% higher at Augsburg College than Northwest Missouri State University ($41,284.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Augsburg College ($14,197 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 10.8% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($10,428 vs. $11,559)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 284.7% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($32,266 vs. $8,387)
Augsburg College vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 15 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augsburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/