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Overview |
Salve Regina University | WLC | ||
| Location | Newport, RI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #304 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salve.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salve Regina University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,180 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,180 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,500 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,794 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,790 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salve Regina University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,697 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 3,983 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1295 | 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 |
Salve Regina University | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salve Regina University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salve Regina University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Salve Regina University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Salve Regina University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 1,094 students)
Salve Regina University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salve Regina University or WLC?
- Salve Regina University is 36.7% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Salve Regina University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($47,180.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Salve Regina University ($22,809 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 47.3% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($11,880 vs. $17,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 23.5% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($29,790 vs. $24,122)
Salve Regina University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salve Regina University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Salve Regina University .
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
Salve Regina University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salve Regina University 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 Salve Regina University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $11,300 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/