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Overview |
MLC | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 1,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $43,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $43,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $21,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $35,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 2,956 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 2,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
MLC | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 21% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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
- Wittenberg University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,333 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 145.7% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at Wittenberg University than Martin Luther College ($43,656.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Wittenberg University ($21,072 vs. $21,457)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 58.8% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($7,280 vs. $11,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 326.6% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($35,071 vs. $8,222)
MLC vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or MLC .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MLC (3.56)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than MLC (82.6%)
MLC vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Wittenberg University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $8,300 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/