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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Union College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Union College | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 694 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Union College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 102.5% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $25,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Union College ($52,490.00 vs. $25,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($23,462 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 42.1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,750 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 114.5% larger than aid received Union College ($32,808 vs. $15,293)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Union College (3.44)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Union College? 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 Union College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Union College (82% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,200)
- Union College and Gustavus Adolphus College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and Gustavus Adolphus College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/