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Marquette University BLC Carthage MLC Carroll University Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| Maranatha Baptist Bible College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MBBC | WLC | ||
| Location | Watertown, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbbc.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBBC | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,560 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,560 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,380 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,858 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,988 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
MBBC | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 297 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1038/1243 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MBBC | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBBC | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $258 |
Diversity |
MBBC | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MBBC | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MBBC | 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
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 965 students)
MBBC vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBBC or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 89.1% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.1% higher at WLC than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($33,210.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than MBBC ($22,682 vs. $22,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 35.8% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($8,380 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 189.5% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($23,128 vs. $7,988)
MBBC vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MBBC or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or MBBC .
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than MBBC (75.1%)
MBBC vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBBC 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 MBBC.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $7,600 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($15,500 vs. $25,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($160 vs. $258)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/