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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Trinity Bible College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Ellendale, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 289 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | trinitybiblecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Trinity Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $15,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $15,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $6,758 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $15,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $12,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Trinity Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 64 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 44.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 48.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Trinity Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Trinity Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Trinity Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Trinity Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Trinity Bible College | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Trinity Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 289 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Trinity Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Trinity Bible College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 236.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity Bible College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $15,598.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Trinity Bible College ($52,490.00 vs. $15,598.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Bible College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($15,628 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Bible College are 62.9% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($6,758 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Bible College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 171.4% larger than aid received Trinity Bible College ($32,808 vs. $12,088)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Trinity Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Trinity Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity Bible College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Trinity Bible College (3.27)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Trinity Bible College (44.4%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Trinity Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Trinity Bible College? 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 Trinity Bible College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Trinity Bible College (82% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $26,300 more per year than Trinity Bible College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $30,000)
- Trinity Bible College and Gustavus Adolphus College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Bible College 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 Trinity Bible College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/