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Holy Cross College St. Andrews University Loyola Campbellsville University Marquette University Furman Bowdoin College BLC Carthage Pomona JMU University of Charleston| Georgetown College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown College | WLC | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1038/1243 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 1,086 students)
Georgetown College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or WLC?
- Georgetown College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Georgetown College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($40,610.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than WLC ($15,152 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 1.5% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($11,210 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 74.3% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($40,308 vs. $23,128)
Georgetown College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 56 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Georgetown College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $3,300 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College 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/