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Marquette University BLC Carthage MLC NAU Carroll University Benedictine University Lewis University GCU SNC| Prescott College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Prescott College | WLC | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 909 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,790 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,163 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,929 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 140 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Prescott College | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Prescott College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | 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 Prescott College based on total student enrollment (1,094 students vs. 909 students)
Prescott College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($34,520.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at WLC than Prescott College ($34,520.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Prescott College ($22,809 vs. $23,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 52.5% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($7,790 vs. $11,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 0.8% larger than aid received Prescott College ($24,122 vs. $23,929)
Prescott College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 62 points higher than at Prescott College (1039)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Prescott College (23)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than WLC (79%)
Prescott College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Prescott College (63% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/