Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
St Olaf Augustana Minnesota State University-Mankato Saint John's University of St Thomas Luther- Norse Minnesota UW-Eau Claire Macalester College Drake Carleton College Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Gustavus Adolphus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
NDNU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
NDNU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $52,490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
NDNU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
NDNU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
NDNU | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 44.6% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Notre Dame de Namur University ($52,490.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 36.4% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($11,010 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Notre Dame de Namur University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($32,808 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU 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 NDNU .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $56,300)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/