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St Olaf Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College Wheaton College Liberty University ECU ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW UNCG| Martin Luther College | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Meredith | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MLC | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $268 |
Diversity |
MLC | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
MLC | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Meredith | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 143.5% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at Meredith than Martin Luther College ($42,420.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Meredith ($22,293 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 82.3% lower than costs at Meredith College ($6,880 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 373.3% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($29,825 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 109 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming MLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Meredith (73.2%)
MLC vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Meredith? 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 Meredith and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Meredith College (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $2,000 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/