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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCA | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $341 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 116 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or MCA?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 62% more expensive to attend than MCA for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Memphis College of Art ($52,490.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 23.8% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,890 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Memphis College of Art (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($32,808 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at MCA (3.33)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or MCA? 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 MCA and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Memphis College of Art (82% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $26,400 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $29,900)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($279 vs. $341)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/