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St Olaf South Dakota State University Wheaton College USD Northwest Pitt State WLC Winona State University Augustana| Martin Luther College | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | NSU | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
MLC | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 800/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MLC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $252 |
Diversity |
MLC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MLC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MLC | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern State University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (3,344 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or NSU?
- Martin Luther College is 128.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($17,420.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at MLC than Northern State University ($17,420.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern State University than MLC ($17,264 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 33% lower than costs at Northern State University ($6,880 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than Northern State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Martin Luther College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Northern State University ($6,301 vs. $5,715)
MLC vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 121 points higher than at NSU (1024)
- Incoming MLC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at NSU (3.37)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than NSU (78.1%)
MLC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or NSU? 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 NSU and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Northern State University (73% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Martin Luther College earn on average $600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,400)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $1,274 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($23,125 vs. $24,399)
- MLC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($239 vs. $252)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/