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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Gustavus Adolphus College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Gettysburg College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($61,760.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Gettysburg College ($30,297 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 35.6% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,010 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Gustavus Adolphus College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 31.8% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($43,239 vs. $32,808)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Gustavus Adolphus College (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $56,300)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gustavus Adolphus College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/