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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UArts | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,313 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or UArts?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 3% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than The University of the Arts ($52,490.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than UArts ($30,297 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 63% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($11,010 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 28.9% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($32,808 vs. $25,460)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or UArts? 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 UArts and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than The University of the Arts (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $21,800 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Gustavus Adolphus College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Gustavus Adolphus College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/