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St Olaf Wheaton College George Fox University Whitworth University Whitman College WLC| Martin Luther College | Northwest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Northwest University | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MLC | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $222 |
Diversity |
MLC | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
MLC | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 18% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Northwest University | ||
| 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
- Northwest University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,014 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Northwest University?
- Northwest University is 98% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at Northwest University than Martin Luther College ($34,500.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Northwest University ($22,293 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 47.4% lower than costs at Northwest University ($6,880 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 256.9% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($22,486 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 149 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming MLC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than MLC (83.7%)
MLC vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Northwest 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 Northwest University and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Northwest University (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Northwest University earn on average $3,400 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $38,000)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $1,593 lower median federal student loan debt than MLC graduates. ($21,532 vs. $23,125)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than MLC graduates. ($222 vs. $239)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/