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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,203 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 60.2% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($52,490.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Gustavus Adolphus College ($26,353 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 10.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($11,010 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Gustavus Adolphus College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 55% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($32,808 vs. $21,163)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (82% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $17,300 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/