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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 3,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | css.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $38,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $38,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $10,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $24,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $28,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,653 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,597 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,154 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
| 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
- The College of Saint Scholastica is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (3,207 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. The College of Saint Scholastica Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or The College of Saint Scholastica?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 35.5% more expensive to attend than The College of Saint Scholastica for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $38,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than The College of Saint Scholastica ($52,490.00 vs. $38,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Saint Scholastica than Gustavus Adolphus College ($24,578 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Saint Scholastica are 0.1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,996 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Saint Scholastica than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 17.1% larger than aid received The College of Saint Scholastica ($32,808 vs. $28,022)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. The College of Saint Scholastica Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or The College of Saint Scholastica? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The College of Saint Scholastica or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at The College of Saint Scholastica (3.5)
- The College of Saint Scholastica has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. The College of Saint Scholastica Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or The College of Saint Scholastica? 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 The College of Saint Scholastica and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than The College of Saint Scholastica (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $1,500 more per year than The College of Saint Scholastica graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $54,800)
- The College of Saint Scholastica students graduate with a $5,846 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($21,154 vs. $27,000)
- The College of Saint Scholastica graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The College of Saint Scholastica students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/