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Carroll University Loras College St Olaf Wisconsin Marquette University Wheaton College University of St Thomas WLC Edgewood College Stritch Augustana| Martin Luther College | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | SNC | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #420 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
MLC | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MLC | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 28% | ||
Campus |
MLC | SNC | ||
| 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 Norbert College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,882 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 142.8% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.8% higher at SNC than Martin Luther College ($42,304.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than SNC ($22,293 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 77.4% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($6,880 vs. $12,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 354.3% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($28,627 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 20 points higher than at SNC (1125)
- Incoming MLC students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than SNC (83.6%)
MLC vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or SNC? 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 SNC and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Saint Norbert College (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $12,900 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/