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Overview |
MCC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 132 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,014 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,976 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,622 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
MCC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 98 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 47 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48%Open | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 72.3%Open | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
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| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
MCC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MCC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MCC | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 132 students)
MCC vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 208.5% more expensive to attend than MCC for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Manhattan Christian College ($52,490.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan Christian College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,675 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 22.7% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,976 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 241% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($32,808 vs. $9,622)
MCC vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC 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 MCC .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at MCC (3.24)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than MCC (48%)
MCC vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC 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 MCC.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Manhattan Christian College (82% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $19,600 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $36,700)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/