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Overview |
WPI | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
WPI | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
WPI | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WPI | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,072 students)
WPI vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Gustavus Adolphus College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at WPI than Gustavus Adolphus College ($56,000.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than WPI ($30,297 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 50.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,010 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Gustavus Adolphus College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($32,808 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI 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 WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Gustavus Adolphus College (3.69)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $26,400 more per year than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $56,300)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and WPI graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gustavus Adolphus College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/