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Overview |
MLC | Walsh College | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1030/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MLC | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $287 |
Diversity |
MLC | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
MLC | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Walsh 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
- Walsh University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 80.4% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Walsh College than Martin Luther College ($31,420.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than MLC ($20,032 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 70.1% lower than costs at Walsh University ($6,880 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 315.4% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($26,172 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or MLC .
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
MLC vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Walsh 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 Walsh College and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Walsh University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $7,400 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,833)
- MLC graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($239 vs. $287)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/