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Augsburg College University of St Thomas Minnesota Marquette University BLC Carthage University of Minnesota-Duluth MLC St. Kate's Carroll University Gustavus Adolphus College Concordia College at Moorhead| Hamline University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamline University | WLC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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 |
Hamline University | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Hamline University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | 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
- Hamline University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,086 students)
Hamline University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or WLC?
- Hamline University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Hamline University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($45,540.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Hamline University ($22,682 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 1.5% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($11,213 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 42.7% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($33,013 vs. $23,128)
Hamline University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 26 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $12,100 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,000)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/