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St Olaf Wheaton College WLC| Emmaus Bible College | Martin Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | MLC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $239 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | MLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Martin Luther College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or MLC?
- Emmaus Bible College is 13.7% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Emmaus Bible College than Martin Luther College ($19,800.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than MLC ($15,521 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 31.5% lower than costs at Emmaus Bible College ($6,880 vs. $9,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmaus Bible College students is 135.8% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($14,856 vs. $6,301)
Emmaus Bible College vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 76 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming MLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MLC (3.56)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than MLC (83.7%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible College or MLC? 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 MLC and Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Emmaus Bible College (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Martin Luther College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $7,616 lower median federal student loan debt than MLC graduates. ($15,509 vs. $23,125)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than MLC graduates. ($160 vs. $239)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emmaus Bible College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/