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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Mercy?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 155.8% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.8% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Mercy College ($52,490.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($15,879 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 29% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,010 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Gustavus Adolphus College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 121.8% larger than aid received Mercy College ($32,808 vs. $14,789)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Mercy College (82% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/