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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | 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 Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 68% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Graceland University Lamoni ($52,490.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Gustavus Adolphus College ($16,627 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 9% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,100 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Graceland University Lamoni ($32,808 vs. $29,753)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $3,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,544 vs. $27,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Graceland University-Lamoni students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/