Compare the Augsburg College Value of an Education

Is Augsburg College Priced Well for its Value?

Check out Augsburg College's educational value before you overpay!

Within Minnesota, Augsburg College is Considered an Average Quality College at a Very Expensive Price.

Augsburg College's overall average net price combined with an average quality education, results in a poor value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Minnesota. This lands Augsburg College in the #28 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Minnesota.

Nationally, This School is Overpriced for the Quality it Delivers

Augsburg College's educational quality places it squarely in the middle tier of our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, when compared to other schools that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Augsburg is higher than it should be. This has earned it a low#965 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While this school earns average marks for quality, you can receive a comparable education elsewhere at a better price.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Augsburg College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$106,233 - Franklin College $109,455 - SUNY Oswego $110,152 - Saint Ambrose University $119,016 - Asbury University
	Good	$128,182 - Mississippi State University $128,898 - Stockton University $130,482 - Emmanuel College Massachusetts
Average	Fair	$137,161 - Edgewood College
	Low	$141,426 - Millersville University of Pennsylvania $148,724 - Augsburg College
Overpriced	Poor

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $148,724

On average, a bachelor's degree at Augsburg College will cost you about $148,724. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $34,685 per year and an average of 4.3 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$34,685
Average Years to Graduate	4.3
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$148,724

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Augsburg College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$213,293	1,161	D-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$148,724	1,123	D
Only Students Receiving Aid	$134,550	1,130	D

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$213,293	26	F-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$148,724	30	F
Only Students Receiving Aid	$134,550	30	F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Minnesota.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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