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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 35 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Shorter-CAPP?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 460.8% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 460.8% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($52,490.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Gustavus Adolphus College ($19,526 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 27.2% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,655 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 542.2% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($32,808 vs. $5,109)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (82% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Shorter-CAPP graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $49,300)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/