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St Olaf Wheaton College WLC| Martin Luther College | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Northland College | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $278 |
Diversity |
MLC | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
MLC | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 50% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Northland 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 518 students)
MLC vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Northland College?
- Northland College is 128% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128% higher at Northland College than Martin Luther College ($39,719.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Northland College ($22,293 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 40.8% lower than costs at Northland College ($6,880 vs. $9,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 372.6% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($29,780 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 27 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming MLC students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Northland College (68.4%)
MLC vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Northland 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 Northland College and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Northland College (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Martin Luther College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,943)
- MLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($239 vs. $278)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College 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/