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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Utica College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | |||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Utica College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 126.2% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Utica College ($52,490.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,372 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 15% lower than costs at Utica College ($11,010 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Gustavus Adolphus College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 135.4% larger than aid received Utica College ($32,808 vs. $13,939)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Utica 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 Utica College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Utica College (82% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/