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Overview |
Webster University | WLC | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,606 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #434 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | webster.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Webster University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,530 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,530 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,695 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,475 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Webster University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,341 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 3,097 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1006/1233 | 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 |
Webster University | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Webster University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Webster University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Webster University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Webster University | 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
- Webster University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (7,606 students vs. 1,094 students)
Webster University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Webster University or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($34,520.00 vs. $30,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at WLC than Webster University ($34,520.00 vs. $30,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Webster University ($22,809 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 7.9% lower than costs at Webster University ($11,880 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Webster University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 12.3% larger than aid received Webster University ($24,122 vs. $21,475)
Webster University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Webster University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Webster University .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 8 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Webster University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Webster University (58%)
Webster University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Webster 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 Webster University.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Webster University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $3,800 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College and Webster University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College and Webster University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/