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Overview |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WLC | ||
| Location | Winona Lake, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,065 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grace.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,148 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,148 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,276 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,252 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,071 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,445 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,065 students vs. 1,086 students)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace College and Theological Seminary or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 18% more expensive to attend than Grace College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at WLC than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($33,210.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than WLC ($18,317 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 10.7% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,276 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Grace College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 8.8% larger than aid received Grace College and Theological Seminary ($23,128 vs. $21,252)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace College and Theological Seminary or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Grace College and Theological Seminary .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 38 points higher than at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063)
- Incoming Grace College and Theological Seminary students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Grace College and Theological Seminary (84.6%)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace College and Theological Seminary 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Grace College and Theological Seminary (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/