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Overview |
JCU | WLC | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
JCU | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 33% | ||
Campus |
JCU | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,086 students)
JCU vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or WLC?
- John Carroll University is 37% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at JCU than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($45,490.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than JCU ($22,682 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 16% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,380 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 31.5% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($30,415 vs. $23,128)
JCU vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 26 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $14,600 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- WLC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/