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Overview |
MLC | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 27, 2025 |
Academics |
MLC | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $274 |
Diversity |
MLC | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MLC | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Dakota Wesleyan 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
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 76.2% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than Martin Luther College ($30,700.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than MLC ($19,825 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 8.3% lower than costs at Dakota Wesleyan University ($6,880 vs. $7,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota Wesleyan University students is 234.8% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($21,097 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 163 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming MLC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
MLC vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University earn on average $200 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,408 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,533)
- MLC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($239 vs. $274)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/