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Overview |
Augsburg College | Providence | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 5% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Providence?
- Providence College is 38% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Providence than Augsburg College ($56,980.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Providence ($25,409 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 43.1% lower than costs at Providence College ($11,559 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Providence College ($32,266 vs. $30,971)
Augsburg College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Augsburg College .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Providence (52.8%)
Augsburg College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Providence? 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 Providence and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Augsburg College (85% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $52,000)
- Providence College and Augsburg College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Augsburg College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Providence 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/