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Overview |
MLC | Minnesota | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
MLC | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MLC | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $208 |
Diversity |
MLC | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Minnesota | ||
| 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 Twin Cities is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Minnesota?
- Martin Luther College is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($17,770.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at Minnesota than Martin Luther College ($34,410.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than MLC ($16,730 vs. $21,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 79% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($7,280 vs. $13,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 43.6% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($11,807 vs. $8,222)
MLC vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or MLC .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 143 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Minnesota (77%)
MLC vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $20,200 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $38,000)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $2,940 lower median federal student loan debt than MLC graduates. ($20,185 vs. $23,125)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MLC graduates. ($208 vs. $239)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/