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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JC | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| 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 | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JC | ||
| 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 JC based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,242 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or JC?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 124.3% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Jamestown College ($52,490.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jamestown College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($19,950 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 28.6% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,560 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 92.7% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($32,808 vs. $17,022)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or JC? 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 JC and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Jamestown College (82% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $8,500 more per year than JC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $47,800)
- Jamestown College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- JC 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 JC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/