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Overview |
Augsburg College | WLC | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,161 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,142 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,142 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,418 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,807 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,355 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 3,319 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Augsburg College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | WLC | ||
| 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
- Augsburg College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (3,161 students vs. 1,094 students)
Augsburg College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or WLC?
- Augsburg College is 25% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($43,142.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Augsburg College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($43,142.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Augsburg College ($22,809 vs. $24,807)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 38.2% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($11,880 vs. $16,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 38.3% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($33,355 vs. $24,122)
Augsburg College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 69 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming WLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College or WLC? 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 WLC and Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $9,000 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC 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/