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Overview |
Augsburg College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,161 | 5,374 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,142 | $35,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,142 | $35,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,418 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,807 | $27,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,355 | $19,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 3,319 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 3,161 students)
Augsburg College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Cedarville University?
- Augsburg College is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($43,142.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Augsburg College than Cedarville University ($43,142.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Cedarville University ($24,807 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 80.5% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($9,094 vs. $16,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 67.3% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($33,355 vs. $19,938)
Augsburg College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 137 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Augsburg College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Augsburg College (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/