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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Stritch | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,332 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Stritch?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Cardinal Stritch University ($52,490.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($20,002 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 23.7% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,900 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than Gustavus Adolphus College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 14.4% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($32,808 vs. $28,670)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Stritch graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $52,500)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Gustavus Adolphus College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Gustavus Adolphus College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/