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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 80% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.4% | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 172 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or PAFA?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 29.6% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($52,490.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than PAFA ($30,297 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 59.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($11,010 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 103.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($32,808 vs. $16,087)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $34,300 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA 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/