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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,876 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Edgewood College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Edgewood College ($52,490.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($28,189 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 10.1% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($11,010 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Gustavus Adolphus College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 69% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($32,808 vs. $19,418)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Edgewood College (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/