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Overview |
Augsburg College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 27/31 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 7% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Jefferson than Augsburg College ($43,100.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Jefferson ($25,409 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 27.3% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($11,559 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($32,486 vs. $32,266)
Augsburg College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Augsburg College .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Augsburg College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $70,900 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $52,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/