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Marquette University BLC Carthage Southern Adventist University MLC Carroll University Southwestern Adventist University Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| Andrews University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Andrews University | WLC | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 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 |
Andrews University | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Andrews University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Andrews University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 1,086 students)
Andrews University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at WLC than Andrews University ($33,210.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Andrews University ($22,682 vs. $24,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 20.1% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($9,474 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 24.6% larger than aid received Andrews University ($23,128 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 10 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Andrews University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Andrews 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 (93.8%) than Andrews University (91.3%)
Andrews University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews 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 Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Andrews University is the same as at Wisconsin Lutheran College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Andrews University earn on average $700 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/