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Overview |
Mount Ida College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,555 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountida.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Ida College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,200 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,200 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,680 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,631 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,083 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Mount Ida College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,217 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 2,409 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 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 | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount Ida College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Ida College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Ida College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mount Ida College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
Mount Ida College | Gustavus Adolphus 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 Mount Ida College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,555 students)
Mount Ida College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Ida College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Mount Ida College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $34,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Mount Ida College ($52,490.00 vs. $34,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Ida College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($27,631 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 24.3% lower than costs at Mount Ida College ($11,010 vs. $13,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Ida College than Gustavus Adolphus College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 55.6% larger than aid received Mount Ida College ($32,808 vs. $21,083)
Mount Ida College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Ida College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Mount Ida College .
- Mount Ida College has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Mount Ida College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Ida College or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Mount Ida College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Mount Ida College (82% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Mount Ida College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,100)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Mount Ida College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/