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Overview |
Central Christian College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 571 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralchristian.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Christian College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,000 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,732 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,158 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Central Christian 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 | 3.24 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
Central Christian College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Christian College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central Christian College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Central Christian College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Central Christian 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 Central Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 571 students)
Central Christian College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Christian College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 163.8% more expensive to attend than Central Christian College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.8% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Central Christian College of Kansas ($52,490.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Christian College of Kansas than Gustavus Adolphus College ($15,732 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Christian College of Kansas are 37.6% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,000 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Christian College of Kansas than Gustavus Adolphus College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 91.2% larger than aid received Central Christian College of Kansas ($32,808 vs. $17,158)
Which college is harder to get into, Central Christian 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 Central Christian College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Central Christian College (3.24)
Central Christian College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Christian 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 Central Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Central Christian College of Kansas (82% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $23,700 more per year than Central Christian College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $32,600)
- Central Christian College of Kansas students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Central Christian College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Christian College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/