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Overview |
MLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $289 |
Diversity |
MLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 77% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 173.5% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.5% higher at Saint Michael's College than Martin Luther College ($47,640.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Saint Michael's College ($22,293 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 118% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($6,880 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 489.8% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($37,162 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or MLC .
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than MLC (83.7%)
MLC vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and MLC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Martin Luther College (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $14,600 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $4,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $28,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($239 vs. $289)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Michael's College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/