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Overview |
Columbia College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,072 students)
Columbia College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 79.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Columbia College Chicago ($52,490.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Gustavus Adolphus College ($28,387 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 63.5% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,010 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Gustavus Adolphus College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 82.1% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($32,808 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia 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 Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Columbia College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (82% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $19,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/