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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | ODU | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $301 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | ODU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,276 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or ODU?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 60.1% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Ohio Dominican University ($52,490.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($21,881 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 7.6% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($11,010 vs. $11,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 38.7% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($32,808 vs. $23,646)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at ODU (3.32)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than ODU (52.4%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or ODU? 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 ODU and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Ohio Dominican University (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $11,600 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $44,700)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,125)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($279 vs. $301)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/