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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWO | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or UWO?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 717.3% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($52,490.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Gustavus Adolphus College ($12,827 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 23.8% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,894 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 637.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($32,808 vs. $4,450)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or UWO? 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 UWO and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $12,200 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $3,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,748 vs. $27,000)
- UWO graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWO students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/