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Overview |
Bethel University | WLC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel University | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (3,521 students vs. 1,094 students)
Bethel University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or WLC?
- Bethel University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Bethel University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($42,760.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Bethel University ($22,809 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 1.8% lower than costs at Bethel University ($11,880 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Bethel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($25,924 vs. $24,122)
Bethel University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 26 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WLC (3.54)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than WLC (79%)
Bethel University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $7,100 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $43,000)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/