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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SLC | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 444 | ||
| 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 | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SLC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 444 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or SLC?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 81.6% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($52,490.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 4.5% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($11,010 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($32,808 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Gustavus Adolphus College .
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or SLC? 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 SLC and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (82% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $17,100 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,200)
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family students graduate with a $274 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,726 vs. $27,000)
- SLC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/