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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Gustavus Adolphus 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 Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Iowa Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Iowa Wesleyan College ($52,490.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa Wesleyan College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($20,074 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 3% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($11,010 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Iowa Wesleyan College (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 23% larger than aid received Iowa Wesleyan College ($32,808 vs. $26,670)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (82% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $19,400 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $36,900)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/