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Marquette University Bryn Mawr BLC Carthage MLC Carroll University Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bryn Athyn College | WLC | ||
| Location | Bryn Athyn, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 285 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynathyn.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Athyn College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,140 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,140 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,449 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,305 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,720 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bryn Athyn College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 463 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1253 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bryn Athyn College | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Athyn College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Bryn Athyn College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bryn Athyn College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Athyn 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
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Bryn Athyn College based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 285 students)
Bryn Athyn College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Athyn College or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 32.1% more expensive to attend than Bryn Athyn College for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $25,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at WLC than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($33,210.00 vs. $25,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church than WLC ($21,305 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 18.2% lower than costs at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($11,380 vs. $13,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 30.5% larger than aid received Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($23,128 vs. $17,720)
Bryn Athyn College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Athyn College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Bryn Athyn College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 149 points higher than at Bryn Athyn College (952)
- Incoming WLC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bryn Athyn College (21)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Bryn Athyn College (2.87)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Bryn Athyn College (80%)
Bryn Athyn College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Athyn 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 Bryn Athyn College.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (63% vs. 30%)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Athyn College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/