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Overview |
Northwestern | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Northwestern | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Augsburg College | ||
| 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
- Northwestern University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 3,088 students)
Northwestern vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Augsburg College?
- Northwestern University is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Northwestern than Augsburg College ($62,391.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Augsburg College ($22,095 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 68.2% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($11,559 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 91.3% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($61,716 vs. $32,266)
Northwestern vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 428 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Augsburg College (94% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $37,800 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $52,000)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern 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/