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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wells | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wells | ||
| 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 Wells based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 357 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Wells?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Wells College ($52,490.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($20,601 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 34.4% lower than costs at Wells College ($11,010 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Wells College ($32,808 vs. $28,212)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Wells? 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 Wells and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Wells College (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $16,800 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,500)
- Wells College and Gustavus Adolphus College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wells College and Gustavus Adolphus College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/