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St Olaf Wisconsin Carroll University Wheaton College UWM Marquette University WLC SNC Carthage University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Madison College UW-Platteville| Martin Luther College | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
MLC | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MLC | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $263 |
Diversity |
MLC | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
MLC | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edgewood College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 92.6% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at Edgewood College than Martin Luther College ($33,550.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Edgewood College ($22,293 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 76.2% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($6,880 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than Edgewood College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 208.2% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($19,418 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 95 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming MLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than MLC (83.7%)
MLC vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Edgewood College (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $8,000 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,500)
- MLC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($239 vs. $263)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/