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Overview |
MLC | Creighton University | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1206/1420 | ||
| 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 | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $261 |
Diversity |
MLC | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 76% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Creighton 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
- Creighton University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 150.8% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.8% higher at Creighton University than Martin Luther College ($43,684.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Creighton University ($22,293 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 71.9% lower than costs at Creighton University ($6,880 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 327.2% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($26,918 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 51 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
MLC vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Creighton 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 Creighton University and MLC.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Martin Luther College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $28,600 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $2,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,332)
- MLC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($239 vs. $261)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/