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Overview |
Stetson University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| 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 |
Stetson University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Stetson University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stetson University is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 2,072 students)
Stetson University vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 1% more expensive to attend than Stetson University for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Stetson University ($52,490.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($25,756 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 38.9% lower than costs at Stetson University ($11,010 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($42,150 vs. $32,808)
Stetson University vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University 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 Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.69) as students at Gustavus Adolphus College (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Stetson University vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Stetson University (82% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,400)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Stetson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Stetson University 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 Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/