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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SNU | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SNU | ||
| 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 SNU based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,507 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or SNU?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 94.4% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.4% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Southern Nazarene University ($52,490.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,098 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 39.4% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,900 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Gustavus Adolphus College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 64.5% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($32,808 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SNU (3.3)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or SNU? 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 SNU and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Southern Nazarene University (82% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $3,500 more per year than SNU graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $52,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/