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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maine College of Art | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| 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 Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Maine College of Art ($52,490.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Maine College of Art ($30,297 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 31.2% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($11,010 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 62.2% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($32,808 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Maine College of Art .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Maine College of Art vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Maine College of Art (82% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $24,700 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $31,600)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Maine College of Art graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Maine College of Art graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/