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Minnesota Michigan Illinois Ohio State UW-Seattle Purdue Maryland UT Austin IU Iowa UCSD Florida| Wisconsin Lutheran College | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WLC | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wlc.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WLC | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,210 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,210 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,380 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,128 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
WLC | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,474 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,383 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1038/1243 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WLC | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WLC | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
WLC | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WLC | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
WLC | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 1,086 students)
WLC vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WLC or Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 258.1% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Wisconsin than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($37,904.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than WLC ($13,376 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 13.3% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,380 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 107% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($23,128 vs. $11,171)
WLC vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WLC or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or WLC .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 199 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
WLC vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WLC or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and WLC.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $21,800 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $43,000)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/