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Overview |
Alma College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Alma College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alma College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Alma 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Alma College ($52,490.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($23,995 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 14.7% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,010 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 5.9% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($34,736 vs. $32,808)
Alma College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma 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 Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Alma College (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $48,300)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Alma College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Alma 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 Alma College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/