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Overview |
MLC | Millsaps | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1135/1354 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MLC | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
MLC | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
MLC | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 58% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Millsaps | ||
| 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
- Martin Luther College is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 661 students)
MLC vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 135% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135% higher at Millsaps than Martin Luther College ($40,940.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Millsaps ($22,293 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 106.5% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($6,880 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 418.5% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($32,669 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 18 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
MLC vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Millsaps? 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 Millsaps and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Millsaps College (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $12,400 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/