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Overview |
MLC | Carroll University | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
MLC | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 103% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103% higher at Carroll University than Martin Luther College ($35,360.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Carroll University ($22,293 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 68.1% lower than costs at Carroll University ($6,880 vs. $11,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 279.8% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($23,933 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 58 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming MLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
MLC vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Carroll 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 Carroll University and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Carroll University (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $6,200 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll 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/