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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WSC | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State College is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or WSC?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 820.9% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 820.9% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Wayne State College ($52,490.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($14,271 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 24.1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,870 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Gustavus Adolphus College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 318.6% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($32,808 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at WSC (3.36)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or WSC? 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 WSC and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Wayne State College (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $16,900 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $6,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($20,050 vs. $27,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/