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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | BBC | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 552 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or BBC?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 76.7% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Clarks Summit University ($52,490.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($16,176 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 50.8% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,300 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 65.8% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($32,808 vs. $19,782)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at BBC (3.31)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than BBC (65.2%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or BBC? 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 BBC and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Clarks Summit University (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $22,500 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BBC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/