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Baylor SMU Texas A&M UT Austin Hamline University Minnesota Trinity UT Arlington USD Rice UNT Texas Tech| Augsburg College | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augsburg College | TCU | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Augsburg College | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at TCU than Augsburg College ($53,890.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than TCU ($25,409 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 23.3% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,559 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 15% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($32,266 vs. $28,048)
Augsburg College vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 188 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming TCU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than TCU (56.1%)
Augsburg College vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or TCU? 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 TCU and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Augsburg College (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,000)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/