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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,072 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Catholic University of America is 1% more expensive to attend than Gustavus Adolphus College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Catholic University of America than Gustavus Adolphus College ($53,040.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Catholic University of America ($30,297 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 51.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($11,010 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Gustavus Adolphus College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 5% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($34,449 vs. $32,808)
Catholic University of America vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Catholic University of America vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Catholic University of America (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $2,300 more per year than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $56,300)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/