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Marquette University BLC Carthage MLC Carroll University Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WLC | Milligan | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,094 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wlc.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
WLC | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,520 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,520 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,880 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,809 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,122 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
WLC | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,847 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 1,460 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1300 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
WLC | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WLC | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
WLC | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WLC | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 47% | ||
Campus |
WLC | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milligan University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,200 students vs. 1,094 students)
WLC vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WLC or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Milligan than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($37,700.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than WLC ($21,463 vs. $22,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 48.5% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($8,000 vs. $11,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($28,521 vs. $24,122)
WLC vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WLC or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or WLC .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 27 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Milligan (70.3%)
WLC vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WLC or Milligan? 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 Milligan and WLC.
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- WLC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/