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Southern Illinois University EIU Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois ISU University of Missouri-St Louis University of Illinois at Springfield Southeast Missouri State University Western Illinois University Arkansas State University University at Albany- SUNY| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | WLC | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SIUE | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
SIUE | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,086 students)
SIUE vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 256.9% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.9% higher at WLC than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($33,210.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than WLC ($13,586 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 10.8% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,272 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 117.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($23,128 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 31 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at WLC (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than WLC (93.8%)
SIUE vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $4,000 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $3,570 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($21,430 vs. $25,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/