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IU Valpo University of Southern Indiana DePauw Purdue Marquette University Butler BLC Carthage Hanover College MLC Xavier| University of Evansville | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UE | WLC | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #338 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,400 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,400 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,611 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,661 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UE | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,492 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 3,488 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UE | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UE | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UE | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 31% | ||
Campus |
UE | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,094 students)
UE vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or WLC?
- University of Evansville is 19.9% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($41,400.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at UE than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($41,400.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than WLC ($21,611 vs. $22,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 20.1% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,880 vs. $14,270)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 43.7% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($34,661 vs. $24,122)
UE vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 56 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming UE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than UE (77.6%)
UE vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than University of Evansville (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $3,000 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/