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Overview |
PC | WLC | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #371 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,200 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,200 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,713 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,241 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,359 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 2,430 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
PC | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
PC | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
PC | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 31% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 1,094 students)
PC vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or WLC?
- Presbyterian College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at PC than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($40,200.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than WLC ($20,058 vs. $22,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 7% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($11,880 vs. $12,713)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 54.4% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($37,241 vs. $24,122)
PC vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or PC .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 19 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming PC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than PC (72.3%)
PC vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $4,700 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,108)
- WLC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/