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Overview |
Lawrence | WLC | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,426 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lawrence.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,667 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,667 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,520 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,368 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,089 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lawrence | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,943 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,127 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lawrence | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,350 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $282 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lawrence | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Lawrence | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence | 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 1,086 students)
Lawrence vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence or WLC?
- Lawrence University is 61.6% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Lawrence than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($53,667.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Lawrence ($22,682 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 1.2% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($11,380 vs. $11,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 73.3% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($40,089 vs. $23,128)
Lawrence vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Lawrence vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence 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 Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $2,600 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,350)
- WLC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($258 vs. $282)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/