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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Western Michigan University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | WLC | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
WMU | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $258 |
Diversity |
WMU | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WMU | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
WMU | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,086 students)
WMU vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 128.7% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at WLC than Western Michigan University ($33,210.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than WLC ($20,030 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 2.5% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($11,102 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 239.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($23,128 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 71 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming WLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Western Michigan University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $5,900 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- WLC graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/