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Overview |
Wheelock College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheelock College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Wheelock College ($52,490.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheelock College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($28,829 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 36% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($11,010 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Gustavus Adolphus College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 50.6% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($32,808 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock 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 Wheelock College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Wheelock College (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $20,000 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $36,300)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Wheelock College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Wheelock 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 Wheelock 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/