Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Minnesota Michigan Illinois Ohio State UW-Seattle Purdue Maryland UT Austin IU Iowa UCSD Florida| Martin Luther College | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MLC | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | wisc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MLC | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $9,273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 47% |
Admission |
MLC | Wisconsin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MLC | Wisconsin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MLC | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $230 |
Diversity |
MLC | Wisconsin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MLC | Wisconsin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 47% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Wisconsin?
- Martin Luther College is 87.9% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($17,420.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.6% higher at Wisconsin than Martin Luther College ($37,904.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than MLC ($13,376 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 87.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($6,880 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than University of Wisconsin Madison (99% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 77.3% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($11,171 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or MLC .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 155 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
MLC vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and MLC.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Martin Luther College (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $26,800 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $38,000)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than MLC graduates. ($22,250 vs. $23,125)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MLC graduates. ($230 vs. $239)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/