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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Minnesota-Crookston | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Crookston, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | umcrookston.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Minnesota-Crookston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $11,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $11,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $9,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $11,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Minnesota-Crookston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,739 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 995 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.28 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Sep 12, 2024 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Minnesota-Crookston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Minnesota-Crookston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Minnesota-Crookston | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Minnesota-Crookston | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | University of Minnesota-Crookston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Crookston is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,303 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. University of Minnesota-Crookston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or University of Minnesota-Crookston?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 362% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Crookston for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $11,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 362% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Minnesota Crookston ($52,490.00 vs. $11,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Crookston than Gustavus Adolphus College ($12,894 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Crookston are 12.4% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,792 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Minnesota Crookston (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 185.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Crookston ($32,808 vs. $11,500)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. University of Minnesota-Crookston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or University of Minnesota-Crookston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Crookston or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Minnesota-Crookston (3.28)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than University of Minnesota-Crookston (57.2%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. University of Minnesota-Crookston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or University of Minnesota-Crookston? 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 Minnesota-Crookston and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than University of Minnesota Crookston (82% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,300 more per year than University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,000)
- University of Minnesota Crookston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Crookston students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/