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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,570 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,570 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,805 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,193 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 65% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,450 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 2,750 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.8% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (4,008 students vs. 1,952 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Parkside?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 713.9% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.9% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($53,570.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,778 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 36.3% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,286 vs. $11,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 470.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($37,193 vs. $6,523)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (82% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/