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Westmont College Biola University USD Hamline University Pepperdine San Diego State Minnesota Azusa Pacific University Chapman University of St Thomas UCSD USF| Point Loma Nazarene University | Augsburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
PLNU | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 3,088 students)
PLNU vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Augsburg College than Point Loma Nazarene University ($41,284.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than PLNU ($25,409 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 2.1% lower than costs at Point Loma Nazarene University ($11,559 vs. $11,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 66.1% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($32,266 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 116 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
PLNU vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Augsburg College (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,000)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/