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Overview |
Augsburg College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Marist College?
- Marist College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Marist College than Augsburg College ($43,900.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Marist College ($25,409 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 48.4% lower than costs at Marist College ($11,559 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 40.9% larger than aid received Marist College ($32,266 vs. $22,904)
Augsburg College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Augsburg College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Augsburg College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Marist 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 Marist College and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Augsburg College (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $52,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/