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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Villa | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 465 | ||
| 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 | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 465 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Villa?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 102.4% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.4% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Villa Maria College ($52,490.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($14,576 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 27.7% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,620 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Gustavus Adolphus College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 86.9% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($32,808 vs. $17,558)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Villa? 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 Villa and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $28,400 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/