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Overview |
MLC | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $253 |
Diversity |
MLC | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
MLC | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 82% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 240.1% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.1% higher at Lewis and Clark than Martin Luther College ($59,250.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Lewis and Clark ($22,293 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 109.1% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($6,880 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 505.7% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($38,167 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or MLC .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
MLC vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is the same as at Lewis & Clark College (73% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $12,900 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($23,125 vs. $24,500)
- MLC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($239 vs. $253)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/