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Overview |
Rochester College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,173 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,938 | $53,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,938 | $53,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,660 | $28,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,548 | $37,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Rochester College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 490 | 4,450 | ||
| Admitted | 320 | 2,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3% | 61.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| 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 |
Rochester College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Rochester College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Rochester 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 Rochester College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,173 students)
Rochester College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 91.7% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $27,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Rochester College ($53,570.00 vs. $27,938.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($19,660 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 15.2% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,800 vs. $11,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 124.8% larger than aid received Rochester College ($37,193 vs. $16,548)
Rochester College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester 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 Rochester College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Rochester College has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Rochester College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Rochester College (82% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $18,200 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $2,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($24,403 vs. $27,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/