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Overview |
Grinnell | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Grinnell | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augsburg College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Augsburg College?
- Grinnell College is 47.7% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Grinnell than Augsburg College ($60,988.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Grinnell ($25,409 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 30.2% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($11,559 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 30.9% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($42,231 vs. $32,266)
Grinnell vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 370 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Augsburg College (88% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $52,000)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/