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Overview |
IU East | WLC | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU East | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 33% | ||
Campus |
IU East | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,086 students)
IU East vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 356.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at WLC than Indiana University East ($33,210.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than WLC ($8,837 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 20.9% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($9,412 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 193.7% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($23,128 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 140 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming WLC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IU East (3.41)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Indiana University East (63% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $10,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/