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UNCG St Olaf Lenoir-Rhyne University Wheaton College Ferrum College Catawba College University of Lynchburg Wingate University WLC Greensboro College Elon Methodist| Martin Luther College | Guilford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Guilford College | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 1,208 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $33,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 3,775 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 3,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $275 |
Diversity |
MLC | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 29% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,208 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 127.3% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.3% higher at Guilford College than Martin Luther College ($40,400.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Guilford College ($21,072 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 79.9% lower than costs at Guilford College ($7,280 vs. $13,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 302.7% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($33,106 vs. $8,222)
MLC vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or MLC .
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than MLC (82.6%)
MLC vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Guilford 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 Guilford College and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Guilford College (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $2,300 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,510 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,635)
- MLC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($239 vs. $275)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/