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F&M Marquette University BLC Dickinson College Carthage Temple Mercyhurst College MLC Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College Carroll University PennWest Clarion| Washington & Jefferson College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
W&J | WLC | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
W&J | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
W&J | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
W&J | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,086 students)
W&J vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or WLC?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 49.4% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at W&J than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($49,612.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than W&J ($22,682 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 18.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,380 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 68.5% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($38,963 vs. $23,128)
W&J vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than W&J (88.1%)
W&J vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,900 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J 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/