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Overview |
MLC | Sewanee | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #83 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
MLC | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1233/1380 | ||
| 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 | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $196 |
Diversity |
MLC | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MLC | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 75% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 192% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192% higher at Sewanee than Martin Luther College ($50,874.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Sewanee ($22,293 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 112.3% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($6,880 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than Sewanee The University of the South (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 443.4% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($34,241 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or MLC .
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
MLC vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and MLC.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Martin Luther College (86% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $11,800 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $38,000)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $4,125 lower median federal student loan debt than MLC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,125)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than MLC graduates. ($196 vs. $239)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sewanee students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/