College comparison

Gustavus Adolphus College vs Saint Johns University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN	Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN
Acceptance rateGustavus Adolphus College is more selective	61%	91%
SAT (25–75)	—	941–1228
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,878	1,395
Avg net price	$22,900	$25,672
Median earnings (10 yr)Saint Johns University reports higher median earnings	$65,607	$76,786
Graduation rate	77%	75%
Median debt	$26,774	$27,000
Economic mobility	0.7%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Gustavus Adolphus College or Saint Johns University harder to get into?

Gustavus Adolphus College is more selective: Gustavus Adolphus College's acceptance rate is approximately 61% and Saint Johns University's is approximately 91% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Gustavus Adolphus College vs Saint Johns University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Gustavus Adolphus College and 941–1228 at Saint Johns University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.