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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 991 | ||
| 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 | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 24% | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bluefield 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 Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 991 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Bluefield College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 90.2% more expensive to attend than Bluefield College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Bluefield College ($52,490.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,904 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 13.7% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,684 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 76.4% larger than aid received Bluefield College ($32,808 vs. $18,596)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College 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 Bluefield College (3.31)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Bluefield College (63%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Bluefield 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 Bluefield College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Bluefield College (82% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Bluefield College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,700)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $6,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($20,834 vs. $27,000)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/