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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University Augustana St Olaf| Martin Luther College | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $259 |
Diversity |
MLC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MLC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 48% | ||
Campus |
MLC | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or South Dakota State University?
- Martin Luther College is 124.1% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($17,420.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at MLC than South Dakota State University ($17,420.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than MLC ($18,160 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 17.5% lower than costs at South Dakota State University ($6,880 vs. $8,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Martin Luther College students is 38.5% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($6,301 vs. $4,551)
MLC vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 77 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming MLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than MLC (83.7%)
MLC vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or South Dakota State University? 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 South Dakota State University and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than South Dakota State University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $1,991 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,116)
- MLC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($239 vs. $259)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/