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Lewis University Marquette University BLC Benedictine University Xavier Carthage IPFW MLC Carroll University North Central College SNC| University of St Francis | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of St Francis | WLC | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of St Francis | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of St Francis is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 1,086 students)
University of St Francis vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or WLC?
- University of St Francis is 8.4% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at University of St Francis than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($36,000.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than WLC ($18,560 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 0.4% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($11,380 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 9.8% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($25,392 vs. $23,128)
University of St Francis vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 32 points higher than at University of St Francis (1069)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of St Francis (23)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis 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 University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is the same as at Wisconsin Lutheran College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $7,600 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College and University of St Francis graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College and University of St Francis graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Francis students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/