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Overview |
Augsburg College | Union College | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.44 | ||
| 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 | 980/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 694 students)
Augsburg College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Union College?
- Augsburg College is 59.3% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $25,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Augsburg College than Union College ($41,284.00 vs. $25,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Augsburg College ($23,462 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 49.1% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($7,750 vs. $11,559)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Union College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 111% larger than aid received Union College ($32,266 vs. $15,293)
Augsburg College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Union College (1050) is 18 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Union College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Union College? 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 Union College and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Union College (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,200)
- Union College and Augsburg College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and Augsburg College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augsburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/