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Overview |
Wartburg College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Waverly, IA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #577 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wartburg.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Wartburg College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,490 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,490 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,062 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,321 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,519 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 45% |
Admission |
Wartburg College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,543 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 978/1235 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wartburg College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wartburg College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Wartburg College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Wartburg College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Wartburg College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (1,770 students vs. 1,472 students)
Wartburg College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wartburg College or LGCNHS?
- Wartburg College is 54.2% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($48,490.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Wartburg College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($48,490.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wartburg College than LGCNHS ($23,321 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wartburg College are 94.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($11,062 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wartburg College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (97% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 478.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($38,519 vs. $6,657)
Wartburg College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wartburg College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Wartburg College .
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Wartburg College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wartburg College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Wartburg College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $3,200 more per year than Wartburg College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $48,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/