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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Davis College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Johnson City, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 146 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | davisny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Davis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $14,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $9,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Davis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 10 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 80% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.18 | ||
| 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 | Davis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Davis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,135 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $187 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Davis College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Davis College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Davis 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Davis College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 146 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Davis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Davis College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 218.1% more expensive to attend than Davis College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Davis College ($52,490.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($14,276 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis College are 44.9% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,600 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 264.4% larger than aid received Davis College ($32,808 vs. $9,004)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Davis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Davis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davis College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Davis College (3.18)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Davis College (50%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Davis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Davis 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 Davis College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Davis College (82% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $25,000 more per year than Davis College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $31,300)
- Davis College students graduate with a $8,865 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($18,135 vs. $27,000)
- Davis College graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($187 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davis College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/