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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 68.9% | ||
| 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 | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 23% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Herzing University Madison is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (3,473 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Herzing University-Madison?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 344.1% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 344.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Herzing University Madison ($52,490.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Madison than Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,720 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 19.1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,243 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Herzing University Madison (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 505% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($32,808 vs. $5,423)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Herzing University Madison (82% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Herzing University-Madison graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $43,400)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $3,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,713 vs. $27,000)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/