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Purdue IU Butler ISU Indiana State Northern Illinois BSU WMU Hanover College Marian University of Indianapolis CU Denver| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | WLC | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
IUPUI | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $258 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 1,086 students)
IUPUI vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 270.2% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at WLC than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($33,210.00 vs. $31,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than WLC ($11,462 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 1.1% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($11,252 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 89.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($23,128 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 87 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming WLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $5,600 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,000)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $1,910 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($23,090 vs. $25,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI 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/