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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 9,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,570 | $7,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,570 | $16,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,805 | $15,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,193 | $3,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 60% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,450 | 10,315 | ||
| Admitted | 2,750 | 7,848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (9,991 students vs. 1,952 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or UW-Eau Claire?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 600.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $7,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.3% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($53,570.00 vs. $16,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than Gustavus Adolphus College ($15,323 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 22.7% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,200 vs. $11,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 878.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($37,193 vs. $3,800)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UW-Eau Claire (3.59)
- UW-Eau Claire has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $8,400 more per year than UW-Eau Claire graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $47,900)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UW-Eau Claire graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Eau Claire students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/