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University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois WSU Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield Central St Olaf University of Missouri-Columbia Minnesota State University-Mankato Arkansas State University UALR Wheaton College| Martin Luther College | Northwest Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Northwest | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
MLC | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $258 |
Diversity |
MLC | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 29% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Northwest?
- Martin Luther College is 175.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($17,770.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at MLC than Northwest Missouri State University ($17,770.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than MLC ($15,497 vs. $21,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 61.9% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($7,280 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($8,700 vs. $8,222)
MLC vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 98 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming MLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than MLC (82.6%)
MLC vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Northwest? 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 Northwest and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/