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Overview |
Barclay College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Haviland, KS | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 169 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barclaycollege.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barclay College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,000 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,000 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,926 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,564 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Barclay College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 205 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 108 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | Sep 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barclay College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barclay College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barclay College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Barclay College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Barclay 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 Barclay College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 169 students)
Barclay College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barclay College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 176.3% more expensive to attend than Barclay College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $19,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Barclay College ($52,490.00 vs. $19,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barclay College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($26,926 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barclay College are 0.1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($11,000 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barclay College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 183.7% larger than aid received Barclay College ($32,808 vs. $11,564)
Barclay College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barclay 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 Barclay College .
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Barclay College (52.7%)
Barclay College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barclay 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 Barclay College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Barclay College (82% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $25,000 more per year than Barclay College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $31,300)
- Barclay College students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- Barclay College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barclay College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/