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St Olaf Wheaton College University of Lynchburg St. Andrews University Sweet Briar College Berry College WLC Longwood University SU JMU GWU Spelman| Martin Luther College | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
MLC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
MLC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
MLC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,364 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 94.1% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at Emory and Henry College than Martin Luther College ($34,500.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Emory and Henry College ($21,072 vs. $21,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 97.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($7,280 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 273.5% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($30,711 vs. $8,222)
MLC vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 165 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming MLC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than MLC (82.6%)
MLC vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Emory and Henry College? 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 Emory and Henry College and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Emory and Henry College (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $5,700 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/