Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Concordia College at Moorhead's yield is 3 pts higher than Gustavus Adolphus's
Yield rate - 2
Gustavus Adolphus admits 61% vs. 63% at Concordia College at Moorhead
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Gustavus AdolphusSelective
- Concordia College at MoorheadSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Gustavus AdolphusTest-optional
- Concordia College at MoorheadTest-optional
How they read a record
Gustavus Adolphus
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. 52% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Concordia College at Moorhead
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Gustavus Adolphus | Concordia College at Moorhead |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why