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Overview |
Capitol College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,088 | $53,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,088 | $53,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,676 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,223 | $28,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,745 | $37,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 349 | 4,450 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 2,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 61.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 902 students)
Capitol College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 105.3% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Capitol College ($53,570.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($23,223 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 21.1% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,290 vs. $13,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Gustavus Adolphus College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 109.6% larger than aid received Capitol College ($37,193 vs. $17,745)
Capitol College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol 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 Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Capitol College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Capitol College (82% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $56,300)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/