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Overview |
CDU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 94% |
Admission |
CDU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 16.6% | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $279 |
Diversity |
CDU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CDU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CDU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 263.9% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.9% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($52,490.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than Gustavus Adolphus College ($27,637 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 61.5% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($11,010 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (94% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 187.3% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($32,808 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU 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 CDU .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
CDU vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $14,600 more per year than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $56,300)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $5,681 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($21,319 vs. $27,000)
- CDU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($220 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU 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/