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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 73% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $233 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 528.2% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Minnesota State University Mankato ($52,490.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Gustavus Adolphus College ($16,809 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 3.8% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,606 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Minnesota State University Mankato (94% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 371.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($32,808 vs. $6,961)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Minnesota State University-Mankato? 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $4,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($22,575 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/