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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or MSU Moorhead?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 493.9% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($52,490.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Gustavus Adolphus College ($17,939 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 9% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,104 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Gustavus Adolphus College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 375.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($32,808 vs. $6,905)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $13,900 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($22,276 vs. $27,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/