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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 4,133 | ||
| 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 | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.49 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 23% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| 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
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($52,490.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,843 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 7.7% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,220 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 9% larger than aid received Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($32,808 vs. $30,091)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Mary's University of Minnesota and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/