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Overview |
Bethany College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,800 | $53,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,800 | $53,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,338 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,571 | $28,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,842 | $37,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bethany College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 4,450 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 2,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 61.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | |||
| 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 |
Bethany College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bethany College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bethany 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 637 students)
Bethany College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 79.8% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $29,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Bethany College ($53,570.00 vs. $29,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Bethany College ($28,805 vs. $29,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 18.1% lower than costs at Bethany College ($11,290 vs. $13,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 62.8% larger than aid received Bethany College ($37,193 vs. $22,842)
Bethany College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany 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 Bethany College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- Bethany College has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Bethany College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany 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 Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Bethany College (82% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $43,400)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Bethany College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Bethany 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 Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/