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Overview |
MLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1000/1250 | ||
| 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 |
MLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $261 |
Diversity |
MLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
MLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 42% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 112.4% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.4% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Martin Luther College ($37,000.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Concordia University-Seward ($22,293 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 46.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($6,880 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 314.9% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($26,141 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 69 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming MLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than MLC (83.7%)
MLC vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Concordia University-Seward? 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 Concordia University-Seward and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Concordia University Seward (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $3,000 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,250)
- MLC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($239 vs. $261)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/