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St Olaf Wheaton College USD Nebraska Minnesota State University-Mankato WLC South Dakota State University University of Sioux Falls| Martin Luther College | Augustana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Augustana University | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
MLC | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MLC | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 42% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 108.6% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.6% higher at Augustana University than Martin Luther College ($36,332.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Augustana University ($22,293 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 33% lower than costs at Augustana University ($6,880 vs. $9,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 343.1% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($27,920 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 19 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
MLC vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Augustana 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 Augustana University and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Augustana University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $8,800 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/