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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.2 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Beacon 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 Beacon College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 501 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Beacon College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Beacon College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $46,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Beacon College ($52,490.00 vs. $46,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Beacon College ($30,297 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 29.3% lower than costs at Beacon College ($11,010 vs. $14,234)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College as Beacon College (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 56.7% larger than aid received Beacon College ($32,808 vs. $20,933)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon 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 Beacon College (3.2)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Beacon 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 Beacon College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is the same as at Beacon College (82% vs. 82%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/