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Overview |
Paine College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 344 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $53,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $53,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,048 | $28,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,316 | $37,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Paine College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 4,450 | ||
| Admitted | 1,878 | 2,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 61.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Paine College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Paine 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 344 students)
Paine College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 321.6% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321.6% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Paine College ($53,570.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($17,048 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 50.3% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,512 vs. $11,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 260.5% larger than aid received Paine College ($37,193 vs. $10,316)
Paine College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine 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 Paine College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Paine College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Paine College (82% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $27,900 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $28,400)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,750)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($279 vs. $369)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/