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Overview |
Asbury University | WLC | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,072 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,072 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,375 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,903 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,550 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 993 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Asbury University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 1,094 students)
Asbury University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($34,520.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at WLC than Asbury University ($34,520.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than WLC ($21,375 vs. $22,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 23.5% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($9,616 vs. $11,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($24,903 vs. $24,122)
Asbury University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is the same at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Asbury University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Asbury University (64.1%)
Asbury University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $39,500)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $943 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,943)
- WLC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/