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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.34 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 394 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or FWBBC?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 160.2% more expensive to attend than FWBBC for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($52,490.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($18,966 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 34.8% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,170 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 138.8% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($32,808 vs. $13,736)
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at FWBBC (3.34)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Free Will Baptist Bible College (82% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $24,800 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $4,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($22,270 vs. $27,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/