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Overview |
MLC | Hollins College | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1113/1298 | ||
| 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 | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
MLC | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
MLC | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 40% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Hollins 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
- Martin Luther College is larger than than Hollins College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 803 students)
MLC vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 131.6% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.6% higher at Hollins College than Martin Luther College ($40,350.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than MLC ($21,207 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 117.4% lower than costs at Hollins University ($6,880 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 465.5% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($35,635 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 21 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
MLC vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Hollins 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 Hollins College and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Hollins University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Martin Luther College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $35,600)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/