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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 197 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $53,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $53,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,393 | $28,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,274 | $37,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87 | 4,450 | ||
| Admitted | 85 | 2,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.7%Open | 61.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1060 | |||
| 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 |
Emmaus Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 197 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 167.9% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.9% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Emmaus Bible College ($53,570.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($14,393 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 22.1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,250 vs. $11,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 128.5% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($37,193 vs. $16,274)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Emmaus Bible College (3.58)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Emmaus Bible College (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $24,600 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $11,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($15,509 vs. $27,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gustavus Adolphus College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/