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San Francisco State USD SCU UCSC Hamline University Seattle U Chapman UOP Minnesota UC Davis Loyola Marymount UC Riverside| University of San Francisco | Augsburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
USF | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 |
USF | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
USF | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
USF | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 9% | ||
Campus |
USF | 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
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 3,088 students)
USF vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Augsburg College?
- University of San Francisco is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at USF than Augsburg College ($54,980.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than USF ($25,409 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 43.2% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($11,559 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 4.4% larger than aid received University of San Francisco ($32,266 vs. $30,916)
USF vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or USF .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 140 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming USF students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman USF students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than Augsburg College (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $18,400 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $52,000)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USF graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More USF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/