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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 857 | ||
| 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 | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $22,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 857 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or College of Saint Mary?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 133.8% more expensive to attend than College of Saint Mary for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.8% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than College of Saint Mary ($52,490.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Gustavus Adolphus College ($14,984 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 33.6% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,240 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Mary than Gustavus Adolphus College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 84.3% larger than aid received College of Saint Mary ($32,808 vs. $17,799)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at College of Saint Mary (3.4)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than College of Saint Mary (64.6%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than College of Saint Mary (82% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $15,000 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,300)
- College of Saint Mary students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- College of Saint Mary graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/