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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Presentation College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 615 | ||
| 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 | presentation.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Presentation College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $22,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $22,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $27,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $9,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Presentation College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1130 | |||
| 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 | Presentation College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Presentation College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Presentation College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Presentation College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Presentation 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 Presentation College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 615 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Presentation College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Presentation College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 134.5% more expensive to attend than Presentation College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $22,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Presentation College ($52,490.00 vs. $22,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presentation College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($27,553 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presentation College are 1.5% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,842 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presentation College than Gustavus Adolphus College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 229.2% larger than aid received Presentation College ($32,808 vs. $9,967)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Presentation College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Presentation College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Presentation College 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 Presentation College (3.07)
- Presentation College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Presentation College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Presentation 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 Presentation College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Presentation College (82% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Presentation College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $36,400)
- Presentation College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Presentation College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Presentation College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/