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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 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 | annamaria.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | 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 |
Anna Maria College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria 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 Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,436 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Anna Maria College ($52,490.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anna Maria College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($23,894 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 51.1% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($11,010 vs. $16,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 2.1% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($33,503 vs. $32,808)
Anna Maria College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria 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 Anna Maria College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Anna Maria College (2.94)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Anna Maria College (69.6%)
Anna Maria College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria 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 Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Anna Maria College (82% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Anna Maria College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $44,600)
- Anna Maria College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Anna Maria College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/