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Overview |
Augsburg College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Augsburg College is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 1,426 students)
Augsburg College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 30% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Lawrence than Augsburg College ($53,667.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Lawrence ($25,409 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 0.3% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($11,520 vs. $11,559)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($40,089 vs. $32,266)
Augsburg College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Augsburg College .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Augsburg College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Augsburg College (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $45,600)
- Augsburg College students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Augsburg College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/