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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | |||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Gustavus Adolphus College for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Lewis and Clark than Gustavus Adolphus College ($59,250.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Lewis and Clark ($30,297 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 30.6% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,010 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($38,167 vs. $32,808)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Gustavus Adolphus College (3.69)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Lewis & Clark College (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/