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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Albertus Magnus College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,275 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Albertus Magnus College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Albertus Magnus College ($52,490.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albertus Magnus College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($27,469 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 36.7% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($11,010 vs. $15,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albertus Magnus College than Gustavus Adolphus College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 26.1% larger than aid received Albertus Magnus College ($32,808 vs. $26,016)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus 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 Albertus Magnus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Albertus Magnus College (3.11)
- Albertus Magnus College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus 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 Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Albertus Magnus College (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Albertus Magnus College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $55,200)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/