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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Daemen College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Amherst, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | daemen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Daemen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $32,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $32,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $13,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $20,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $21,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Daemen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 2,752 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 2,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.53 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Daemen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Daemen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,373 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $210 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Daemen College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Daemen College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Daemen College | ||
| 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
- Daemen College is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,642 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Daemen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Daemen College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Daemen College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $32,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Daemen College ($52,490.00 vs. $32,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daemen College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($20,273 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 23.8% lower than costs at Daemen College ($11,010 vs. $13,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Daemen College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 51.8% larger than aid received Daemen College ($32,808 vs. $21,618)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Daemen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Daemen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Daemen College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Daemen College (3.53)
- Daemen College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Daemen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Daemen 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 Daemen College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Daemen College (82% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Daemen College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,200)
- Daemen College students graduate with a $6,627 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($20,373 vs. $27,000)
- Daemen College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Daemen College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/