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Overview |
Bushnell | WLC | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 758 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,534 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,933 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bushnell | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1315 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Bushnell | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bushnell | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (1,094 students vs. 758 students)
Bushnell vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($34,520.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at WLC than Bushnell University ($34,520.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than WLC ($22,534 vs. $22,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 8.2% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,980 vs. $11,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($24,122 vs. $22,933)
Bushnell vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 109 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming WLC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Bushnell vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bushnell University earn on average $2,900 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,000)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $1,269 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($23,731 vs. $25,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/