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Overview |
Asbury University | MLC | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Asbury University | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1051/1316 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $239 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Asbury University | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | MLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 880 students)
Asbury University vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or MLC?
- Asbury University is 87% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at Asbury University than Martin Luther College ($32,578.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than MLC ($21,506 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 25.5% lower than costs at Asbury University ($6,880 vs. $8,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 295% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($24,888 vs. $6,301)
Asbury University vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 44 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming MLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University or MLC? 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 MLC and Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Asbury University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Asbury University earn on average $1,500 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $2,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,943)
- MLC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/