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CUW UWM CMA Marquette University Alverno College BLC Mount Mary College Carthage Lake Forest College MLC Carroll University Benedictine University| Cardinal Stritch University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stritch | WLC | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stritch.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stritch | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,744 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,744 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,900 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,002 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,670 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stritch | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 728 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 674 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/21 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 |
Stritch | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stritch | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Stritch | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Stritch | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Stritch | 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
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 1,086 students)
Stritch vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stritch or WLC?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Stritch than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($34,744.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than WLC ($20,002 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 27.9% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($8,900 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 24% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($28,670 vs. $23,128)
Stritch vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stritch or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Stritch .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 73 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming WLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Stritch (92.6%)
Stritch vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stritch 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 Stritch.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $9,500 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/