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St. Bona UB St Olaf Hartwick College Wheaton College Fisher Niagara University Alfred State College SUNY Brockport SUNY Delhi University at Albany- SUNY SUNY at Fredonia| Martin Luther College | Alfred University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Alfred University | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
MLC | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1085/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MLC | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
MLC | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
MLC | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Alfred 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
- Alfred University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,813 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 109.2% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.2% higher at Alfred University than Martin Luther College ($36,444.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Alfred University ($22,293 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 97.1% lower than costs at Alfred University ($6,880 vs. $13,560)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College as Alfred University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 315.4% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($26,172 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 88 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming MLC students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Alfred University (25)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
MLC vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Alfred 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 Alfred University and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Alfred University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Alfred University earn on average $7,700 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/