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Overview |
BST | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 88 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bst.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
BST | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,856 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,856 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,652 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
BST | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BST | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 2:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BST | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
BST | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
BST | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 15% | ||
Campus |
BST | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than BST based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 88 students)
BST vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BST or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 1,737.9% more expensive to attend than BST for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,737.9% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Berkeley School of Theology ($52,490.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 87.6% lower than costs at Berkeley School of Theology ($11,010 vs. $20,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Berkeley School of Theology (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is ?% larger than aid received Berkeley School of Theology ($32,808 vs. $0)
BST vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BST 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 BST .
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than BST (66.7%)
BST vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BST 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 BST.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/