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Overview |
Augsburg College | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 54,955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $14,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $33,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $11,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $16,018 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $11,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 38,050 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 28,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1290/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Minnesota | ||
| 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
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Minnesota?
- Augsburg College is 194.8% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Augsburg College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($41,284.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Augsburg College ($16,018 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($11,559 vs. $11,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 183.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($32,266 vs. $11,388)
Augsburg College vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 256 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Minnesota (74.9%)
Augsburg College vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than Augsburg College (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $6,200 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $52,000)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/