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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CULVER | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Canton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | culver.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CULVER | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $28,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $28,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $9,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $20,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $21,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CULVER | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,246 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CULVER | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CULVER | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CULVER | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CULVER | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CULVER | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 999 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. CULVER Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or CULVER?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 82.9% more expensive to attend than CULVER for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Culver Stockton College ($52,490.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culver Stockton College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($20,522 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 18.8% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,270 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 51.3% larger than aid received Culver Stockton College ($32,808 vs. $21,686)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. CULVER Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or CULVER? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CULVER or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CULVER (3.37)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. CULVER Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or CULVER? 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 CULVER and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Culver Stockton College (82% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $15,700 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,600)
- Culver Stockton College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CULVER 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 CULVER students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/