by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a WLC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how WLC measures up.
WLC is ranked #1,952 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Wisconsin, it ranks #39 of 57 for value.
Among the majors WLC offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education | #52 of 106 |
| Business Administration / Management | #142 of 266 |
| Interior Design Management | #142 of 266 |
| Secondary Education | #252 of 404 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | #330 of 534 |
| Early Childhood Education | #330 of 446 |
| Marketing | #334 of 542 |
| Accounting / Finance | #432 of 693 |
| Athletic Training | #465 of 757 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #515 of 789 |
Read the full WLC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Wisconsin Lutheran College is ranked #23 out of #62 in Wisconsin for quality and #39 out of #57 for Wisconsin value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the WLC financial aid page to be sure.
Wisconsin Lutheran College is ranked #1,952 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Wisconsin Lutheran College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at WLC costs about $23,754. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $95,018 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $48,719 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $23,245 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,754 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $95,018 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the WLC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What WLC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a WLC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $194,876 | — | — |
| All Students | $95,018 | #1,952 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $92,980 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $194,876 | — | — |
| All Students | $95,018 | #39 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $92,980 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at WLC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,218 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,305 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,500 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,983 |
| Over $110K | $26,682 |
About 98% of WLC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $31,329 per year. Get more details on the WLC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average WLC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.