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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OCAC | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | ocac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OCAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OCAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OCAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OCAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OCAC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OCAC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OCAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 137 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. OCAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or OCAC?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 58.3% more expensive to attend than OCAC for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Oregon College of Art and Craft ($52,490.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 10.1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,000 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Oregon College of Art and Craft (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($32,808 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or OCAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OCAC or Gustavus Adolphus College .
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. OCAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or OCAC? 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 OCAC and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Oregon College of Art and Craft (82% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $24,300 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $32,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than OCAC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,250)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than OCAC graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OCAC 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/