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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 227 | ||
| 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 | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | St. Joe's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | St. Joe's | ||
| 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 St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 227 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or St. Joe's?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 199.9% more expensive to attend than St. Joe's for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.9% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than College of St Joseph ($52,490.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 9% lower than costs at College of St Joseph ($11,010 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than College of St Joseph (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($32,808 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's 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 St. Joe's (3.12)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than College of St Joseph (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $18,700 more per year than St. Joe's graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,600)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $2,388 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($24,612 vs. $27,000)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Joe's students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/