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Overview |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Morris, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 1,020 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | |||
| 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-Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $12,932 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $15,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $10,074 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $9,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $16,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 3,477 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 2,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $201 |
Diversity |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 11% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MLC | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| 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
- University of Minnesota Morris is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,020 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or University of Minnesota-Morris?
- Martin Luther College is 37.4% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Morris for in-state tuition ($17,770.00 vs. $12,932.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at MLC than University of Minnesota Morris ($17,770.00 vs. $15,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than MLC ($9,539 vs. $21,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 38.4% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Morris ($7,280 vs. $10,074)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than University of Minnesota Morris (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Morris students is 95.3% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($16,059 vs. $8,222)
MLC vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or University of Minnesota-Morris? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Morris or MLC .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 1 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming MLC students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Minnesota-Morris (25)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Minnesota-Morris (3.54)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than University of Minnesota-Morris (70.5%)
MLC vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or University of Minnesota-Morris? 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-Morris and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than University of Minnesota Morris (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Morris earn on average $4,400 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,000)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $3,625 lower median federal student loan debt than MLC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,125)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than MLC graduates. ($201 vs. $239)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Morris students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/