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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $15,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $15,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $17,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $8,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 50% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 162 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 21% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Maria College of Albany | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 805 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Maria College of Albany?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 228.5% more expensive to attend than Maria College of Albany for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Maria College of Albany ($52,490.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than Gustavus Adolphus College ($17,537 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 16.1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,480 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Maria College of Albany (94% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 272.1% larger than aid received Maria College of Albany ($32,808 vs. $8,818)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 1.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Maria College of Albany (2.5)
- Maria College of Albany has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $43,400)
- Maria College of Albany students graduate with a $6,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($20,118 vs. $27,000)
- Maria College of Albany graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/