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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Cox College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | coxcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Cox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $10,646 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $10,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $11,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Cox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 3 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 33.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Cox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Cox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Cox College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Cox College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Cox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 852 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Cox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Cox College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 393% more expensive to attend than Cox College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Out of state tuition is 393% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Cox College ($52,490.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 1.4% lower than costs at Cox College ($11,010 vs. $11,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Cox College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($32,808 vs. $0)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Cox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Cox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cox College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Cox College (33.3%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Cox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Cox 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 Cox College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Gustavus Adolphus College (92% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,600)
- Cox College students graduate with a $6,816 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($20,184 vs. $27,000)
- Cox College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cox College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/