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Overview |
Iowa | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 3,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $43,142 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $43,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $16,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $24,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $33,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 4,337 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 3,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Iowa | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Iowa | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 3,161 students)
Iowa vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 378.5% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($43,142.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Augsburg College than University of Iowa ($43,142.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Augsburg College ($20,121 vs. $24,807)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 30.1% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($12,616 vs. $16,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 250.7% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($33,355 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 132 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Iowa vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Augsburg College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $7,800 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,000)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/