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Augsburg College University of St Thomas Minnesota St Olaf Wheaton College University of Minnesota-Duluth WLC St. Kate's Gustavus Adolphus College Concordia College at Moorhead Oberlin Northwestern College| Martin Luther College | Hamline University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Hamline University | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $250 |
Diversity |
MLC | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
MLC | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Hamline University | ||
| 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
- Hamline University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 161.4% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.4% higher at Hamline University than Martin Luther College ($45,540.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Hamline University ($22,293 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 63% lower than costs at Hamline University ($6,880 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 423.9% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($33,013 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 18 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming MLC students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
MLC vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Hamline 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 Hamline University and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Hamline University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $17,100 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $24,250)
- MLC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($239 vs. $250)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/