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Overview |
Augsburg College | Northland College | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Northland 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
- Augsburg College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 518 students)
Augsburg College vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Northland College?
- Augsburg College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Augsburg College than Northland College ($41,284.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Augsburg College ($23,252 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 19.3% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($9,688 vs. $11,559)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 8.3% larger than aid received Northland College ($32,266 vs. $29,780)
Augsburg College vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 86 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Northland College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Augsburg College vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Northland 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 Northland College and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Northland College (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $17,100 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/