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Overview |
Trinity Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 397 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tbc.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,100 | $53,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,100 | $53,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,671 | $28,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,699 | $37,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Trinity Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 192 | 4,450 | ||
| Admitted | 120 | 2,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 61.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1055 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,623 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Baptist 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 Trinity Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 397 students)
Trinity Baptist College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Baptist College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 308.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity Baptist College for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $13,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.9% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Trinity Baptist College ($53,570.00 vs. $13,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Baptist College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($18,671 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Baptist College are 26.3% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,940 vs. $11,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Trinity Baptist College (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 455.2% larger than aid received Trinity Baptist College ($37,193 vs. $6,699)
Trinity Baptist College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Baptist 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 Trinity Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Trinity Baptist College (2.96)
- Trinity Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Trinity Baptist College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Baptist 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 Trinity Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Trinity Baptist College (82% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $25,900 more per year than Trinity Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $30,400)
- Trinity Baptist College students graduate with a $7,377 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($19,623 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Baptist College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($202 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/