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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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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 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 793 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Warren Wilson?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 40% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Warren Wilson College ($52,490.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($28,086 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 9.4% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,010 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 26.1% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($32,808 vs. $26,012)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Warren Wilson College (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $25,500 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson 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/