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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WCC | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 60 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $12,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $10,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $14,001 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WCC | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 60 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or WCC?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 305% more expensive to attend than WCC for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Williamson Christian College ($52,490.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williamson Christian College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,299 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 28.8% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($11,010 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 134.3% larger than aid received Williamson Christian College ($32,808 vs. $14,001)
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC 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 WCC (3.25)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or WCC? 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 WCC and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 82%)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/