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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT UWB Hamline University USF Washington State Western Washington University Minnesota UO| Augsburg College | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augsburg College | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,161 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,142 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,142 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,418 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,807 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,355 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 3,319 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 9% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Seattle U | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 3,161 students)
Augsburg College vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $43,142.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Seattle U than Augsburg College ($53,235.00 vs. $43,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Seattle U ($24,807 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 11.3% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($14,748 vs. $16,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 5.1% larger than aid received Seattle University ($33,355 vs. $31,727)
Augsburg College vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 160 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Seattle U (76%)
Augsburg College vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Augsburg College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $52,000)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/