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Overview |
Augsburg College | SPU | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Augsburg College | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | SPU | ||
| 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
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (3,118 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or SPU?
- Augsburg College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Augsburg College than Seattle Pacific University ($41,284.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than SPU ($25,409 vs. $26,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 24.7% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($11,559 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 27.2% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($32,266 vs. $25,359)
Augsburg College vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 113 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming SPU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman SPU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or SPU? 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 SPU and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Augsburg College (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $1,600 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/