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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 767 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 68.2% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Alderson Broaddus College ($52,490.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($19,499 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 8.3% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,170 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 33.1% larger than aid received Alderson Broaddus College ($32,808 vs. $24,656)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (82% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Alderson Broaddus College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,900)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alderson Broaddus College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/