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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 Superior is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or UW-Superior?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 703.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than University of Wisconsin Superior ($52,490.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Gustavus Adolphus College ($12,908 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 57% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($7,013 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than Gustavus Adolphus College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 788.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($32,808 vs. $3,691)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UW-Superior (3.32)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or UW-Superior? 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-Superior and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (82% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $18,600 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UW-Superior 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 UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/