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Overview |
Augsburg College | Pacific | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Pacific than Augsburg College ($50,884.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Pacific ($25,409 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 24.6% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,559 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($33,340 vs. $32,266)
Augsburg College vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 58 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Pacific University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/