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Seattle U UW-Seattle PLU George Fox University Whitworth University Western Washington University Central Washington University Azusa Pacific University Washington State UWB Marquette University University of Portland| Seattle Pacific University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SPU | WLC | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,659 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SPU | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,965 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,965 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,498 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,155 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,070 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SPU | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,806 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 2,556 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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 | Jul 11, 2026 |
Academics |
SPU | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SPU | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,603 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $258 |
Diversity |
SPU | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SPU | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 31% | ||
Campus |
SPU | 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
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,659 students vs. 1,094 students)
SPU vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SPU or WLC?
- Seattle Pacific University is 10% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($37,965.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at SPU than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($37,965.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than SPU ($22,809 vs. $26,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 30.5% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($11,880 vs. $15,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($28,070 vs. $24,122)
SPU vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SPU or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or SPU .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 44 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming SPU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than WLC (79%)
SPU vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SPU 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 SPU.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $7,400 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $603 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,603)
- WLC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($258 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/