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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | WLC | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Miami | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Miami | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miami | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Miami | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 1,094 students)
Miami vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 135.9% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($34,520.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Miami than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($36,851.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Miami ($22,809 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 40.7% lower than costs at Miami University ($11,880 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Miami University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 90.2% larger than aid received Miami University ($24,122 vs. $12,685)
Miami vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 158 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Miami students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at WLC (3.54)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than WLC (79%)
Miami vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $11,300 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,000)
- Miami University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/