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Marquette University BLC Carthage MLC Carroll University Cottey College Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| Stephens College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stephens College | WLC | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stephens College | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stephens College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | 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
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at WLC than Stephens College ($33,210.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Stephens College ($22,682 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 0.9% lower than costs at Stephens College ($11,380 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 49% larger than aid received Stephens College ($23,128 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 65 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming WLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Stephens College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $37,400)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens 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/