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Overview |
MLC | Nebraska | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 23,986 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $8,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $25,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $18,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
MLC | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 18,354 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 14,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MLC | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $224 |
Diversity |
MLC | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
MLC | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Nebraska | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (23,986 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Nebraska?
- Martin Luther College is 121.8% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($17,770.00 vs. $8,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Nebraska than Martin Luther College ($25,650.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than MLC ($18,029 vs. $21,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 90.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($7,280 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than University of Nebraska Lincoln (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 16.2% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($9,554 vs. $8,222)
MLC vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is the same at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming MLC students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Nebraska (77.1%)
MLC vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $11,600 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,000)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $1,425 lower median federal student loan debt than MLC graduates. ($21,700 vs. $23,125)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than MLC graduates. ($224 vs. $239)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/