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Overview |
Morningside College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Morningside College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Morningside College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Morningside College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Morningside College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morningside College is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,249 students vs. 2,072 students)
Morningside College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Morningside College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Morningside College ($52,490.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morningside College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($23,947 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morningside College are 2.7% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,720 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 31.2% larger than aid received Morningside College ($32,808 vs. $25,011)
Morningside College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside 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 Morningside College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Morningside College (3.42)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Morningside College (70.6%)
Morningside College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside 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 Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Morningside College (82% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Morningside College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,300)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Morningside College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Morningside College 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 Morningside College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/