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Overview |
Calvin University | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Calvin University | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Calvin University | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 3,088 students)
Calvin University vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Augsburg College than Calvin University ($41,284.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Calvin University ($25,409 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 3.7% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($11,150 vs. $11,559)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 22% larger than aid received Calvin University ($32,266 vs. $26,448)
Calvin University vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 170 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Calvin University (74.2%)
Calvin University vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University or Augsburg College? 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 Augsburg College and Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Augsburg College (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/