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Overview |
UNI | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
UNI | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,088 students)
UNI vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 409% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.3% higher at Augsburg College than University of Northern Iowa ($41,284.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Augsburg College ($15,782 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 23.7% lower than costs at Augsburg College ($9,343 vs. $11,559)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 403.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($32,266 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 18 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
UNI vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Augsburg College (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $4,300 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/