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St Olaf MSU Billings Wheaton College WLC C of I BYU-I Carroll College| Martin Luther College | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | RMC | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 991 | ||
| 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 | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $32,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $32,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $19,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $25,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 1,471 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $268 |
Diversity |
MLC | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
MLC | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 43% | ||
Campus |
MLC | RMC | ||
| 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
- Rocky Mountain College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (991 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 81.7% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($32,282.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at RMC than Martin Luther College ($32,282.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than MLC ($19,173 vs. $21,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 31.5% lower than costs at Rocky Mountain College ($7,280 vs. $9,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 211% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($25,571 vs. $8,222)
MLC vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 108 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming MLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at RMC (3.42)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than RMC (72.9%)
MLC vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or RMC? 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 RMC and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Rocky Mountain College (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $8,800 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/