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St Olaf Wheaton College WCU WLC University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW ASU| Martin Luther College | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | |||
| 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 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
MLC | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $237 |
Diversity |
MLC | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
MLC | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 58% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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 Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 793 students)
MLC vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 115.3% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.3% higher at Warren Wilson than Martin Luther College ($37,500.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Warren Wilson ($22,293 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 75.1% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($6,880 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 312.8% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($26,012 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 25 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming MLC students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MLC (3.56)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than MLC (83.7%)
MLC vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Warren Wilson College (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Martin Luther College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than MLC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,125)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than MLC graduates. ($237 vs. $239)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/