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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse Hamline University Minnesota UB Binghamton University Union College UVM University of St Thomas Middlebury| Augsburg College | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augsburg College | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Clarkson than Augsburg College ($54,960.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Clarkson ($25,409 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 44.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($11,559 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Clarkson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 28% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($41,285 vs. $32,266)
Augsburg College vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 166 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Augsburg College (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $52,000)
- Clarkson University and Augsburg College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarkson University and Augsburg College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson 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/