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Overview |
Augsburg College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 6% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Lewis and Clark than Augsburg College ($59,250.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Lewis and Clark ($25,409 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 24.4% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,559 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 18.3% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($38,167 vs. $32,266)
Augsburg College vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Augsburg College .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Augsburg College vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Augsburg College (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/