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IWU Marquette University Franklin College of Indiana BLC BSU Carthage Hanover College MLC Carroll University Benedictine University Lewis University IUPUI| Anderson University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | WLC | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1038/1243 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,086 students)
Anderson University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at WLC than Anderson University ($33,210.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than WLC ($21,459 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 0.4% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,380 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($26,629 vs. $23,128)
Anderson University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 51 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or WLC? 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 WLC and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is the same as at Wisconsin Lutheran College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,400)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/