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Overview |
WLC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,094 | 588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wlc.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
WLC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,520 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,520 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,880 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,809 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,122 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
WLC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,847 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 1,460 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1300 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
WLC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WLC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
WLC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WLC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 17% | ||
Campus |
WLC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (1,094 students vs. 588 students)
WLC vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WLC or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 160.4% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($34,520.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.4% higher at WLC than University of Minnesota Rochester ($34,520.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than WLC ($13,840 vs. $22,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 9.3% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($11,880 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 77.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($24,122 vs. $13,604)
WLC vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WLC or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or WLC .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 9 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming WLC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.8%)
WLC vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WLC or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and WLC.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $15,200 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $43,000)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $4,815 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($20,185 vs. $25,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/