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Overview |
Augsburg College | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Nebraska?
- Augsburg College is 431.3% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at Augsburg College than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($41,284.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Augsburg College ($16,805 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,559 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 194.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($32,266 vs. $10,941)
Augsburg College vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 113 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Augsburg College (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($21,700 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/