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Trinity SU Baylor UT Dallas University of Dallas Hendrix College TCU UT Austin St Olaf Tulsa University SMU UNT| Martin Luther College | Austin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Austin College | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
MLC | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $268 |
Diversity |
MLC | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
MLC | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Austin College?
- Austin College is 156.8% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.8% higher at Austin College than Martin Luther College ($44,740.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Austin College ($22,293 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 88.3% lower than costs at Austin College ($6,880 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 424.3% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($33,033 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 20 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming MLC students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Austin College (54.4%)
MLC vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Austin College? 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 Austin College and MLC.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Martin Luther College (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $16,600 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College 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/