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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,771 | ||
| 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 | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,771 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or East Texas Baptist University?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 91.2% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than East Texas Baptist University ($52,490.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Texas Baptist University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($24,169 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 8% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,195 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 98.2% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($32,808 vs. $16,552)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than East Texas Baptist University (82% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $14,200 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $42,100)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Texas Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/