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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCNY | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | mcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $19,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $19,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $22,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $12,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 113 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 74 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 41.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | MCNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $356 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCNY | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCNY | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MCNY | ||
| 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 MCNY based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 632 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. MCNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or MCNY?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 171.4% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.4% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Metropolitan College of New York ($52,490.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan College of New York than Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,183 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 1.7% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($11,010 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 154.9% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($32,808 vs. $12,873)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. MCNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or MCNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNY or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 1.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than MCNY (65.5%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. MCNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or MCNY? 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 MCNY and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (82% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $15,800 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,500)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,500)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($279 vs. $356)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/