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Overview |
University of Mount Union | WLC | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 |
University of Mount Union | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 1,094 students)
University of Mount Union vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or WLC?
- University of Mount Union is 1.4% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at University of Mount Union than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($35,000.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than University of Mount Union ($22,809 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 3.3% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($11,500 vs. $11,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 0.3% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($24,122 vs. $24,047)
University of Mount Union vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 23 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than WLC (79%)
University of Mount Union vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $5,200 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/