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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 255 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Northwood University-Texas?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 414.6% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 414.6% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Northwood University Texas ($52,490.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Gustavus Adolphus College ($14,456 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 25.3% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,784 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than Gustavus Adolphus College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 131.7% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($32,808 vs. $14,160)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Northwood University Texas (82% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Northwood University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/