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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Florissant, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 62 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | slcconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $13,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $13,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $7,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $317 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Saint Louis Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 62 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Saint Louis Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Saint Louis Christian College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 295.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis Christian College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $13,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295.3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Saint Louis Christian College ($52,490.00 vs. $13,280.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis Christian College are 45.4% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,570 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Saint Louis Christian College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is ?% larger than aid received Saint Louis Christian College ($32,808 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Saint Louis Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis Christian College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 1.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Saint Louis Christian College (2.52)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Saint Louis Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Saint Louis Christian 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 Saint Louis Christian College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Saint Louis Christian College (82% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $26,600 more per year than Saint Louis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $29,700)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis Christian College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,750)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis Christian College graduates. ($279 vs. $317)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis Christian College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/