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Overview |
Marygrove College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 355 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marygrove.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marygrove College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,200 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,200 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Marygrove College | Gustavus Adolphus 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 | 3.08 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| 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 |
Marygrove College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marygrove College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,500 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $367 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marygrove College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 81% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marygrove College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
Marygrove College | 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 Marygrove College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 355 students)
Marygrove College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marygrove College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 136.4% more expensive to attend than Marygrove College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $22,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Marygrove College ($52,490.00 vs. $22,200.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marygrove College are 41.2% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,800 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Marygrove College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is ?% larger than aid received Marygrove College ($32,808 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marygrove College 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 Marygrove College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Marygrove College (3.08)
Marygrove College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marygrove College 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 Marygrove College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Marygrove College (82% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $25,800 more per year than Marygrove College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $30,500)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marygrove College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,500)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Marygrove College graduates. ($279 vs. $367)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marygrove College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/