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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,570 | $29,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,570 | $29,837 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $11,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,805 | $24,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,193 | $16,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,450 | 1,877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,750 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Wilmington College | ||
| 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 964 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Wilmington College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 79.5% more expensive to attend than Wilmington College for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $29,837.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Wilmington College ($53,570.00 vs. $29,837.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($24,915 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 1.8% lower than costs at Wilmington College ($11,290 vs. $11,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 121.3% larger than aid received Wilmington College ($37,193 vs. $16,805)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Wilmington College (3.47)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Wilmington College? 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 Wilmington College and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Wilmington College (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,000)
- Wilmington College and Gustavus Adolphus College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilmington 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 Wilmington College 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/