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Overview |
CCS | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
CCS | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CCS | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCS | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
CCS | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CCS | 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 CCS based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than CCS for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than College for Creative Studies ($52,490.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than CCS ($30,297 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 24.4% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,850 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Gustavus Adolphus College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 35% larger than aid received College for Creative Studies ($32,808 vs. $24,307)
CCS vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS 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 CCS .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than College for Creative Studies (82% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,200 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,100)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and CCS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and CCS 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 CCS 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/