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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Voorhees College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Denmark, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | voorhees.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Voorhees College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $11,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $11,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $7,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $14,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $15,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Voorhees College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Voorhees College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Voorhees College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $26,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,301 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $333 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Voorhees College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Voorhees College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Voorhees College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Voorhees College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 507 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Voorhees College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Voorhees College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 351.3% more expensive to attend than Voorhees College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $11,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 351.3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Voorhees College ($52,490.00 vs. $11,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Voorhees College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($14,587 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Voorhees College are 49.9% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,346 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Voorhees College (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 113% larger than aid received Voorhees College ($32,808 vs. $15,403)
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Voorhees College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Voorhees College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 1.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Voorhees College (2.0)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Voorhees College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Voorhees 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 Voorhees College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Voorhees College (82% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $29,600 more per year than Voorhees College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $26,700)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $5,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Voorhees College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,301)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Voorhees College graduates. ($279 vs. $333)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Voorhees College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/