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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | pnca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $17,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $44,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $20,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 487 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Pacific Northwest College of Art?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Pacific Northwest College of Art for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($52,490.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($30,297 vs. $44,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 62.1% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($11,010 vs. $17,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Gustavus Adolphus College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 61.5% larger than aid received Pacific Northwest College of Art ($32,808 vs. $20,309)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Pacific Northwest College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Northwest College of Art or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Pacific Northwest College of Art? 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Pacific Northwest College of Art (82% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $26,400 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $29,900)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $981 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,981)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/