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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University St Olaf Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Wheaton College Minnesota Arkansas State University| Martin Luther College | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 4,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #612 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $8,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $18,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $6,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
MLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 4,654 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 2,449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $230 |
Diversity |
MLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
MLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 28% | ||
Campus |
MLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
| 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
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (4,410 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or MSU Moorhead?
- Martin Luther College is 101.1% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($17,770.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at MLC than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($17,770.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than MLC ($18,231 vs. $21,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 45.5% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($7,280 vs. $10,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than Minnesota State University Moorhead (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Martin Luther College students is 34.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,222 vs. $6,117)
MLC vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 96 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming MLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than MSU Moorhead (52.6%)
MLC vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $4,400 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,000)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $849 lower median federal student loan debt than MLC graduates. ($22,276 vs. $23,125)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MLC graduates. ($230 vs. $239)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/