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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WWU | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,570 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,570 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,805 | $22,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,193 | $22,166 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,450 | 1,133 | ||
| Admitted | 2,750 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.8% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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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, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WWU | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,729 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or WWU?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 92.7% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.7% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than William Woods University ($53,570.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,925 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 9.8% lower than costs at William Woods University ($11,290 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Gustavus Adolphus College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 67.8% larger than aid received William Woods University ($37,193 vs. $22,166)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at WWU (3.4)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or WWU? 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 WWU and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than William Woods University (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $17,700 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/