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Overview |
Susquahanna | WLC | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,247 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,600 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,600 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,700 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,258 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,318 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,974 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 |
Susquahanna | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Susquahanna | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 1,094 students)
Susquahanna vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or WLC?
- Susquehanna University is 64% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at Susquahanna than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($56,600.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Susquahanna ($22,809 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 32.2% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,880 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 87.9% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($45,318 vs. $24,122)
Susquahanna vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Susquahanna vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $14,000 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/