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Overview |
Thomas College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
Thomas College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Thomas 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 81.3% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Thomas College ($52,490.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,070 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 9% lower than costs at Thomas College ($11,010 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 58.2% larger than aid received Thomas College ($32,808 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas 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 Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Thomas College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Thomas College (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Thomas 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 Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/