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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | WLC | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 |
Iowa | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $258 |
Diversity |
Iowa | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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
- University of Iowa is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 1,086 students)
Iowa vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 281.2% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at WLC than University of Iowa ($33,210.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than WLC ($19,587 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($11,380 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 132.2% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($23,128 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 63 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Iowa (86%)
Iowa vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $16,800 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $43,000)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $3,384 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($21,616 vs. $25,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($223 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/