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Franciscan Marquette University Creighton University BLC Carthage Missouri University of Science and Technology Rockhurst MLC Carroll University K-State University of Dallas Benedictine University| Benedictine College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Benedictine College | WLC | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,451 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,401 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,575 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1117/1310 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Benedictine College | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | 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
- Benedictine College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 1,094 students)
Benedictine College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($34,520.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at WLC than Benedictine College ($34,520.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Benedictine College ($22,809 vs. $28,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 0.5% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($11,820 vs. $11,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 7.7% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($24,122 vs. $22,401)
Benedictine College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Benedictine College (1129) is 28 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Benedictine College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Benedictine College (76.4%)
Benedictine College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College 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 Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Benedictine College (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $400 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,600)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/