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Overview |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 9,350 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $12,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $18,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $19,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $6,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 9,502 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 1128/1335 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $258 |
Diversity |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 14% | ||
Campus |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- Martin Luther College is 39.2% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($17,770.00 vs. $12,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than Martin Luther College ($18,210.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than MLC ($19,542 vs. $21,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 40.2% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Duluth ($7,280 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than University of Minnesota Duluth (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Martin Luther College students is 20.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($8,222 vs. $6,833)
MLC vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or University of Minnesota-Duluth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Duluth or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 36 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming MLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (81.8%)
MLC vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or University of Minnesota-Duluth? 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $15,500 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/