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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CU | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or CU?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 108.3% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Cumberland University ($52,490.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($18,528 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 22.5% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,990 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 48.2% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($32,808 vs. $22,145)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CU (3.3)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than CU (66.2%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or CU? 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 CU and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Cumberland University (82% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $16,400 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU 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/