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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,093 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or JCSU?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 200.4% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.4% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Johnson C Smith University ($52,490.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($20,045 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 55.1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,100 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Johnson C Smith University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 154.1% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($32,808 vs. $12,911)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 1.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (82% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $26,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $30,300)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/