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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bellin College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | bellincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bellin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $21,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $21,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $25,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $4,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bellin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 56 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 88.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
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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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bellin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bellin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $56,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bellin College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bellin College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bellin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Bellin College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 748 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Bellin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Bellin College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 149.4% more expensive to attend than Bellin College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $21,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.4% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Bellin College ($52,490.00 vs. $21,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellin College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($25,811 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellin College are 14.7% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,600 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellin College than Gustavus Adolphus College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 624.7% larger than aid received Bellin College ($32,808 vs. $4,527)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Bellin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Bellin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellin College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Bellin College (3.6)
- Bellin College has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Bellin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Bellin 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 Bellin College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Bellin College (82% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Bellin College earn on average $400 more per year than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates after ten years. ($56,700 vs. $56,300)
- Bellin College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellin College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Bellin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gustavus Adolphus College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/