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Old Dominion Marquette University BC Regent University BLC Carthage Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg MLC CNU McDaniel College| Virginia Wesleyan College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VWC | WLC | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,538 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vwc.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VWC | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,010 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,010 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,046 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,568 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VWC | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,718 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | 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 |
VWC | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VWC | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
VWC | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
VWC | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
VWC | 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,086 students)
VWC vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VWC or WLC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at VWC than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($36,010.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than VWC ($22,682 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 2.8% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($11,070 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 19.2% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($27,568 vs. $23,128)
VWC vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VWC or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or VWC .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 119 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming WLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at VWC (3.39)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than VWC (81.4%)
VWC vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VWC 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 VWC.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $1,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,700)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/