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Carroll University Loras College Wisconsin Marquette University University of St Thomas BLC Carthage MLC Edgewood College Benedictine University Lewis University Augustana| Saint Norbert College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SNC | WLC | ||
| Location | De Pere, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,882 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #420 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snc.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNC | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,304 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,304 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,202 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,983 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,627 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SNC | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,918 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,275 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 |
SNC | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNC | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
SNC | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SNC | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
SNC | 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
- Saint Norbert College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,882 students vs. 1,086 students)
SNC vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNC or WLC?
- Saint Norbert College is 27.4% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at SNC than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($42,304.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than SNC ($22,682 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 7.2% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,380 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 23.8% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($28,627 vs. $23,128)
SNC vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SNC or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or SNC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 24 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming SNC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than SNC (83.6%)
SNC vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNC 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 SNC.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $7,900 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/