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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 2,072 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 115.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Concordia University Saint Paul ($52,490.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Gustavus Adolphus College ($17,776 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 7.9% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,200 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 99% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($32,808 vs. $16,487)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul 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-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul 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-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $1,100 more per year than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $56,300)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $4,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($22,405 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/