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Overview |
Augsburg College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 9,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $12,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $18,028 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $9,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $18,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 9,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 7,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1120/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Augsburg College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- Augsburg College is 226.7% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $12,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129% higher at Augsburg College than University of Minnesota Duluth ($41,284.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Augsburg College ($18,031 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 19.9% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($9,638 vs. $11,559)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 339.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($32,266 vs. $7,345)
Augsburg College vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or University of Minnesota-Duluth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Duluth or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 77 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or University of Minnesota-Duluth? 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $1,500 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,000)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/