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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OHCC | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Bemidji, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | oakhills.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OHCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $17,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $17,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $20,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $10,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OHCC | ||
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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 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OHCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OHCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,934 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $195 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OHCC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OHCC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | OHCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than OHCC based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 102 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. OHCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or OHCC?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 195.6% more expensive to attend than OHCC for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $17,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.6% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Oak Hills Christian College ($52,490.00 vs. $17,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oak Hills Christian College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($20,744 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oak Hills Christian College are 19.7% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,200 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oak Hills Christian College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 207% larger than aid received Oak Hills Christian College ($32,808 vs. $10,686)
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or OHCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OHCC or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at OHCC (3.07)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. OHCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or OHCC? 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 OHCC and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Oak Hills Christian College (82% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $27,000 more per year than OHCC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $29,300)
- Oak Hills Christian College students graduate with a $8,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($18,934 vs. $27,000)
- OHCC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($195 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OHCC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/