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Gustavus Adolphus College Marquette University University of St Thomas BLC Fordham Carthage Saint Benedict NDSU Hofstra MLC Luther- Norse Carroll University| Saint Johns University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint John's | WLC | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,700 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,700 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,130 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,473 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,419 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1280 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Saint John's | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Saint John's | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,624 students vs. 1,094 students)
Saint John's vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or WLC?
- Saint Johns University is 52.7% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Saint John's than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($52,700.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Saint John's ($22,809 vs. $29,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 2.1% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($11,880 vs. $12,130)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 55.1% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($37,419 vs. $24,122)
Saint John's vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 47 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than WLC (79%)
Saint John's vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $21,400 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/