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Overview |
Augsburg College | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Gonzaga than Augsburg College ($49,800.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Gonzaga ($25,409 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 19.3% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($11,559 vs. $13,794)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($32,266 vs. $27,601)
Augsburg College vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 173 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Augsburg College vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Augsburg College (83% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $52,000)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga 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/