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Marquette University Memphis BLC Carthage MLC Carroll University Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| Christian Brothers University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBU | WLC | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,300 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,300 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,731 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,068 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,076 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CBU | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 977 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 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 |
CBU | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CBU | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
CBU | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 31% | ||
Campus |
CBU | 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,094 students)
CBU vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or WLC?
- Christian Brothers University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at CBU than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($37,300.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than WLC ($17,068 vs. $22,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 10.7% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,731 vs. $11,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($29,076 vs. $24,122)
CBU vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or CBU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 4 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming CBU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WLC (3.54)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than WLC (79%)
CBU vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU 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 CBU.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Christian Brothers University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $7,600 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/