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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | TC | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 61% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | TC | ||
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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 | 2.9 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | TC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 642 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or TC?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 539.5% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 539.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Texas College ($52,490.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($11,174 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 31.1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,400 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Texas College (94% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 219.7% larger than aid received Texas College ($32,808 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at TC (2.9)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or TC? 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 TC and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Texas College (82% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $28,500 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $27,800)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/