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Minneapolis, MN · Saint Paul, MN
| Augsburg University | St Catherine University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,873/yr | $19,764/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,318/yr | $17,890/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,347 | $24,181 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,180/yr | $15,190/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,524/yr | $15,451/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,223/yr | $19,376/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,123/yr | $27,021/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $269/mo | $256/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,894/yr | $12,188/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $20,218/yr | $12,188/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,830/yr | $2,420/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $62,303/yr | $60,476/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $45,452/yr | $51,454/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $45,452/yr | $51,454/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 56% | 40% |
| Students taking federal loans | 77% | 59% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 92% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 850–1140 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1147 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 20–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 19–26 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,337 | 1,703 |
| Students accepted | 3,319 | 1,602 |
| Students who enrolled | 684 | 377 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 41% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 61% |
| Freshmen who come back | 72% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,829/yr | $59,282/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,984–$84,780 | $40,528–$84,277 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 62% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 55% | 66% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | 59% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 53% | 55% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,616/yr | $52,795/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 40% | 50% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 56% |
| First-gen students who finish | 55% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 54% | 53% |
| Students who transfer out | 7.4% | 26% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,837/yr | $57,610/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Psychology 9% · Visual & Performing Arts 9% | Health Professions 62% · Psychology 6% · Business, Management & Marketing 5% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees | Health Professions — 62% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 5% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Education — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $126,128/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $118,661/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 4.5% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,494 | 2,473 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 722 | 1,153 |
| Average professor pay | $8,416/mo | $7,616/mo |
| Full-time professors | 52% | 53% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $41,360 | $41,238 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Saint Paul, MN |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1869 | 1905 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Men | 45% | 4.2% |
| Women | 55% | 96% |
| White students | 30% | 47% |
| Black students | 30% | 18% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 14% | 14% |
| Asian students | 11% | 12% |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Women's college · Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 29% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 5.1% | 33% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.5% | 31% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,043/yr | $12,414/yr |
| Endowment | $76.3M | $156.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,078 | 800 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,272/yr | $7,400/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,633/yr | $4,236/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 15 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 9 |
| Student athletes | 417 | 162 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.7M | $1.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.7M | $1.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $33,504 | $17,300 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.