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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWM | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 78% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or UWM?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 548.7% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($52,490.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Gustavus Adolphus College ($16,551 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,896 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 450.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($32,808 vs. $5,963)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or UWM? 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 UWM and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (82% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,200 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,100)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/