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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | sum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $9,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $9,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $6,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 62% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 103 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 86 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 87.2% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,804 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $308 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 662 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 446.8% more expensive to attend than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $9,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 446.8% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ($52,490.00 vs. $9,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary than Gustavus Adolphus College ($19,700 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are 49.2% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,380 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 439.3% larger than aid received SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ($32,808 vs. $6,083)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is higher than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 82%)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $2,804 lower median federal student loan debt than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,804)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates. ($279 vs. $308)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/