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Overview |
Augsburg College | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 7% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Bethel University | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Bethel University?
- Augsburg College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Augsburg College than Bethel University ($41,284.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Bethel University ($25,409 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 0.6% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($11,490 vs. $11,559)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 31.2% larger than aid received Bethel University ($32,266 vs. $24,586)
Augsburg College vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 95 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Augsburg College vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Bethel University? 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 Bethel University and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Augsburg College (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/