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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 68.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($52,490.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($17,358 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 3.1% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($11,010 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 24.1% larger than aid received Saint Mary of the Woods College ($32,808 vs. $26,438)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Saint Mary of the Woods College (82% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $24,000 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,999 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/