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Minnesota State University-Mankato Hamline University Minnesota NDSU University of St Thomas Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University St Olaf University of Minnesota-Duluth Winona State University University of Minnesota-Morris| Augsburg College | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augsburg College | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Augsburg College | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or MSU Moorhead?
- Augsburg College is 367.1% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.6% higher at Augsburg College than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($41,284.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Augsburg College ($17,939 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 14.4% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($10,104 vs. $11,559)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 367.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($32,266 vs. $6,905)
Augsburg College vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 17 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Augsburg College vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $9,600 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($22,276 vs. $27,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Augsburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/