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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Great Falls | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Great Falls, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | ugf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Great Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $27,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $27,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $10,233 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $22,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $18,815 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 199 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 95.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 52.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 720/740 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Great Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Great Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than University of Great Falls based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 955 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. University of Great Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or University of Great Falls?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 92.6% more expensive to attend than University of Great Falls for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Great Falls ($52,490.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Great Falls than Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,318 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Great Falls are 7.6% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,233 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Great Falls than Gustavus Adolphus College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 74.4% larger than aid received University of Great Falls ($32,808 vs. $18,815)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. University of Great Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or University of Great Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Great Falls 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 University of Great Falls (3.3)
- University of Great Falls has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. University of Great Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or University of Great Falls? 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 University of Great Falls and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than University of Great Falls (82% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $19,800 more per year than University of Great Falls graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $36,500)
- University of Great Falls students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Great Falls graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Great Falls students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/