College comparison

Gustavus Adolphus College vs Lawrence University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN	Lawrence University Appleton, WI
Acceptance rateGustavus Adolphus College is more selective	61%	64%
SAT (25–75)	—	1200–1420
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,878	1,396
Avg net price	$22,900	$23,401
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Saint Peter, MN	Appleton, WI

Quick answers

Is Gustavus Adolphus College or Lawrence University harder to get into?

Gustavus Adolphus College is more selective: Gustavus Adolphus College's acceptance rate is approximately 61% and Lawrence University's is approximately 64% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Gustavus Adolphus College vs Lawrence University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Gustavus Adolphus College and 1200–1420 at Lawrence University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.