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Overview |
Stillman College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 94% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 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 |
Stillman College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Stillman 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 449.7% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 449.7% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Stillman College ($52,490.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($15,574 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 9.5% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,054 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Stillman College (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 172.3% larger than aid received Stillman College ($32,808 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman 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 Stillman College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Stillman College (82% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $26,800 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $29,500)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($279 vs. $351)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/