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Overview |
Waldorf College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Forest City, IA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,657 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waldorf.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waldorf College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,800 | $53,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,800 | $53,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,448 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,510 | $28,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,542 | $37,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Waldorf College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,033 | 4,450 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 2,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 61.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Waldorf College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waldorf College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,822 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Waldorf College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Waldorf College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Waldorf 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
- Waldorf College is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,657 students vs. 1,952 students)
Waldorf College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waldorf College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 125.1% more expensive to attend than Waldorf College for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $23,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Waldorf College ($53,570.00 vs. $23,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waldorf College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($21,510 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 19.5% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,448 vs. $11,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Waldorf College (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 124.8% larger than aid received Waldorf College ($37,193 vs. $16,542)
Waldorf College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waldorf 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 Waldorf College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- Waldorf College has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Waldorf College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waldorf 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 Waldorf College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Waldorf College (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $8,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($18,822 vs. $27,000)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/