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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 297 | ||
| 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 | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,570 | $12,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,570 | $12,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $8,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,805 | $17,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,193 | $10,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,450 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,750 | 82 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.8% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 68.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 838/928 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 297 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 344.2% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $12,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 344.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($53,570.00 vs. $12,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($17,827 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 37.9% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,190 vs. $11,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 246% larger than aid received Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($37,193 vs. $10,749)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (61.8%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (44.8%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (82% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $17,300 more per year than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,000)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students graduate with a $4,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($22,313 vs. $27,000)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/