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Overview |
Immaculata University | WLC | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
Immaculata University | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Immaculata University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Immaculata University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 1,086 students)
Immaculata University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at WLC than Immaculata University ($33,210.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Immaculata University ($22,682 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 10.9% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($11,380 vs. $12,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 46.9% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($23,128 vs. $15,749)
Immaculata University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 126 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming WLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata 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 Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Immaculata University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $12,200 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/