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Overview |
Augsburg College | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Augsburg College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 7% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Ithaca College | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Ithaca College than Augsburg College ($48,126.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Ithaca College ($25,409 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 37.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,559 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 8.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($32,266 vs. $29,677)
Augsburg College vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Augsburg College .
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Augsburg College vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Augsburg College (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,000)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/