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Bethel University St Olaf Wheaton College University of Sioux Falls WLC Minnesota Hamline University| Martin Luther College | Northwestern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | nwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $34,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $34,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $10,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $25,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $20,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 1,349 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 1,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1015/1311 | ||
| 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 | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $22,070 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $228 |
Diversity |
MLC | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Northwestern College | ||
| 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
- Northwestern College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Northwestern College?
- Northwestern College is 98% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($34,490.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at Northwestern College than Martin Luther College ($34,490.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Northwestern College ($22,293 vs. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 54.7% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($6,880 vs. $10,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 225.1% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($20,487 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 43 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming MLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MLC (3.56)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than MLC (83.7%)
MLC vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Northwestern College? 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 Northwestern College and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Northwestern College (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Northwestern College earn on average $3,100 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $38,000)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $1,055 lower median federal student loan debt than MLC graduates. ($22,070 vs. $23,125)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MLC graduates. ($228 vs. $239)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/