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Marquette University BLC Carthage MLC Carroll University Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| Emmaus Bible College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | WLC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $258 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 67.7% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at WLC than Emmaus Bible College ($33,210.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than WLC ($15,521 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 25.7% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($9,050 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 55.7% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($23,128 vs. $14,856)
Emmaus Bible College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 32 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WLC (3.54)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than WLC (93.8%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Emmaus Bible College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $9,491 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($15,509 vs. $25,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($160 vs. $258)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/