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Overview |
MLC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MLC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $235 |
Diversity |
MLC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 50% | ||
Campus |
MLC | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or University of Sioux Falls?
- University of Sioux Falls is 14.5% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($19,940.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at University of Sioux Falls than Martin Luther College ($19,940.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than MLC ($20,957 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 17.6% lower than costs at University of Sioux Falls ($6,880 vs. $8,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is 92.3% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($12,117 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 99 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming MLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
MLC vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than University of Sioux Falls (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $5,400 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,000)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than MLC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,125)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than MLC graduates. ($235 vs. $239)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/