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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 77% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Clarkson 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 Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,133 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Clarkson College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 252.8% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.8% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Clarkson College ($52,490.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($14,506 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 51.2% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,284 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Clarkson College (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 243.4% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($32,808 vs. $9,554)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Clarkson College (82% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Clarkson College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $51,600)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarkson 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 Clarkson College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/