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Overview |
Augsburg College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,088 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,284 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,284 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,559 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,409 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,266 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,423 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,619 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 3,088 students)
Augsburg College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Wisconsin?
- Augsburg College is 345.2% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Augsburg College than University of Wisconsin Madison ($41,284.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Augsburg College ($13,376 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 11.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,559 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 188.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($32,266 vs. $11,171)
Augsburg College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 268 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Augsburg College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Augsburg College (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $12,800 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $52,000)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/