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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | |||
| 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 | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint John's | ||
| 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 Saint John's based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,645 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Saint John's?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 3% more expensive to attend than Saint John's for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Saint Johns University ($52,490.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Johns University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($27,982 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 8% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($11,010 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($37,533 vs. $32,808)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Saint Johns University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $56,300)
- Saint Johns University and Gustavus Adolphus College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Johns University and Gustavus Adolphus College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gustavus Adolphus College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/