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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 94% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist 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 Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 499.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 499.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Arkansas Baptist College ($52,490.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,164 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 24.7% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,826 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Arkansas Baptist College (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 110.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Baptist College ($32,808 vs. $15,560)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist 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 Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 1.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist 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 Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (82% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $31,800 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $24,500)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $15,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,281)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($279 vs. $437)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/