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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
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| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UNOMAHA | ||
| 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 Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or UNOMAHA?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 727.4% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.4% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($52,490.00 vs. $19,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Gustavus Adolphus College ($12,973 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 3.5% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,642 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Nebraska at Omaha (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 301.1% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($32,808 vs. $8,180)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA 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 UNOMAHA (3.44)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than University of Nebraska at Omaha (82% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $9,700 more per year than UNOMAHA graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,600)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNOMAHA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/