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DU St Olaf CU Boulder Wesleyan University Augustana Lewis and Clark Minnesota State University-Mankato Bates Colorado State Saint John's University of St Thomas F&M| Colorado College | Gustavus Adolphus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 94% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 2,072 students)
Colorado College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Colorado College is 23% more expensive to attend than Gustavus Adolphus College for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Colorado College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($64,554.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Colorado College ($30,297 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 30.6% lower than costs at Colorado College ($11,010 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Colorado College (94% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 40.7% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($46,160 vs. $32,808)
Colorado College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College 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 Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Gustavus Adolphus College (3.69)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Gustavus Adolphus College (88% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gustavus Adolphus College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/