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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | sage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $33,851 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $33,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $13,543 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $22,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $27,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 Sage Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. The Sage Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or The Sage Colleges?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 55.1% more expensive to attend than The Sage Colleges for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than The Sage Colleges ($52,490.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Sage Colleges than Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,456 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 23% lower than costs at The Sage Colleges ($11,010 vs. $13,543)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 17.2% larger than aid received The Sage Colleges ($32,808 vs. $27,982)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. The Sage Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or The Sage Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Sage Colleges 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 The Sage Colleges (3.3)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than The Sage Colleges (73.6%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. The Sage Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or The Sage Colleges? 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 Sage Colleges and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than The Sage Colleges (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $13,200 more per year than The Sage Colleges graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $43,100)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Sage Colleges students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/