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Overview |
Augsburg College | Truman State | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Truman State | ||
| 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
- Truman State University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Truman State?
- Augsburg College is 375.1% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147% higher at Augsburg College than Truman State University ($41,284.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Augsburg College ($13,993 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 16.3% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($9,936 vs. $11,559)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Truman State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 223.9% larger than aid received Truman State University ($32,266 vs. $9,961)
Augsburg College vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 214 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Augsburg College vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Truman State? 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 Truman State and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Augsburg College (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($22,656 vs. $27,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/