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St Olaf Wheaton College NSU WLC| Martin Luther College | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Union College | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 980/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
MLC | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
MLC | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 59% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Union 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
- Martin Luther College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 694 students)
MLC vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Union College?
- Union College is 48.8% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($25,920.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Union College than Martin Luther College ($25,920.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Union College ($22,293 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 12.6% lower than costs at Union College ($6,880 vs. $7,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 142.7% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($15,293 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 95 points higher than at Union College (1050)
- Incoming MLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Union College (23)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Union College (3.44)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than MLC (83.7%)
MLC vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Union 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 Union College and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Union College (73% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $8,200 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/