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Overview |
MLC | Lawrence | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MLC | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $282 |
Diversity |
MLC | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 68% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 208.1% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.1% higher at Lawrence than Martin Luther College ($53,667.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Lawrence ($22,293 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 67.4% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($6,880 vs. $11,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 536.2% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($40,089 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or MLC .
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
MLC vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and MLC.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Martin Luther College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $7,600 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $4,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,350)
- MLC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($239 vs. $282)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/