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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 67% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 320 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Goddard College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 188.2% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Goddard College ($52,490.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($17,931 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 424.3% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($2,100 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Goddard College (94% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 228% larger than aid received Goddard College ($32,808 vs. $10,002)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $21,800 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/