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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 686 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Paul Smith's College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 64% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($52,490.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Gustavus Adolphus College ($25,056 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 41.2% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($11,010 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 33.7% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($32,808 vs. $24,545)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (82% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $19,600 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/