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Overview |
DePaul | WLC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
DePaul | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 31% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 1,094 students)
DePaul vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or WLC?
- DePaul University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at DePaul than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($43,665.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than DePaul ($22,809 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 55.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,880 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($27,782 vs. $24,122)
DePaul vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $13,900 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,000)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/