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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CSE | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.12 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,122 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or CSE?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 59.5% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($52,490.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Gustavus Adolphus College ($21,689 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 15.7% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($11,010 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Gustavus Adolphus College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 9.7% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($32,808 vs. $29,905)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than CSE (71.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or CSE? 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 CSE and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,800 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE 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 CSE students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/