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Overview |
Calvin College | 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 College | 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 College | 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 College | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | 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 College | 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 College | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | 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 College is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 3,088 students)
Calvin College vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Augsburg College than Calvin College ($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 College ($25,409 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College 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 College as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 22% larger than aid received Calvin College ($32,266 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 170 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College 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 College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College 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 College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Augsburg College (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College 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/