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Overview |
Taylor University | WLC | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Taylor University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- Taylor University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,086 students)
Taylor University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or WLC?
- Taylor University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Taylor University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($37,176.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Taylor University ($22,682 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 2.9% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($11,058 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($23,303 vs. $23,128)
Taylor University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 90 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Taylor University 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/