Quad

Key differences on Getting in

  1. 1

    Wofford's yield is 3 pts higher than Gustavus Adolphus's

    Yield rate
  2. 2

    Wofford admits 52% vs. 61% at Gustavus Adolphus

    Acceptance rate

Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.

The funnel

Acceptance rate
Wofford52%
Gustavus Adolphus61%
Applicants
Wofford4.5K
Gustavus Adolphus5.3K
Admitted
Wofford2.3K
Gustavus Adolphus3.2K
Yield rate
Wofford18%
Gustavus Adolphus15%

Quad's selectivity

  • WoffordVery selective
  • Gustavus AdolphusSelective

Men and women

Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.

Women admitted
Wofford55%
Gustavus Adolphus65%
Men admitted
Wofford48%
Gustavus Adolphus56%

Test scores

SAT total,

Wofford
1198–1343
Gustavus AdolphusNot reported–

Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

ACT composite,

Wofford
27–31
Gustavus Adolphus
24–30

Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

Submitted SAT
Wofford26%
Gustavus Adolphus0%
Submitted ACT
Wofford22%
Gustavus Adolphus42%

Test policy

  • WoffordTest-optional
  • Gustavus AdolphusTest-optional

How they read a record

  • Wofford

    GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.

  • 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.

What they look at

FactorWoffordGustavus Adolphus
High school GPA RequiredVery important
High school record RequiredRequired
Class rank ConsideredImportant
College-prep program ConsideredConsidered
Recommendations ConsideredImportant
Essay RequiredImportant
Legacy status ConsideredConsidered
Work experience ConsideredConsidered
Demonstration of competencies ConsideredConsidered
English proficiency test RequiredRequired
Other tests Not consideredNot considered
All admissions numbers in the table

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