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Mercer Hamline University Georgia Samford University Ogelthorpe Minnesota Sewanee Furman Emory University of St Thomas KSU Belmont| Berry College | Augsburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berry College | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Berry College | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Berry College | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Berry College | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augsburg College is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Augsburg College than Berry College ($41,284.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than Augsburg College ($25,359 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 20.2% lower than costs at Berry College ($11,559 vs. $13,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Berry College as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 8.7% larger than aid received Berry College ($32,266 vs. $29,670)
Berry College vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at Berry College (1179) is 147 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Berry College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Berry College (66.3%)
Berry College vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry College or Augsburg 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 Augsburg College and Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Berry College (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Berry College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/