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Creighton University Nebraska St Olaf Wheaton College WLC Augustana Northwest Union College UNOMAHA| Martin Luther College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $258 |
Diversity |
MLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
MLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,688 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 123.3% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.3% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Martin Luther College ($38,898.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($22,293 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 65.3% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($6,880 vs. $11,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 320.9% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($26,523 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 24 points higher than at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121)
- Incoming MLC students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
MLC vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Nebraska Wesleyan University? 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan University (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $13,800 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/