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South Dakota State University University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska St Olaf Augustana Truman State Wheaton College Augustana University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology NSU UNI| Martin Luther College | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | USD | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 9,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $9,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $18,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $5,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
MLC | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 5,349 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 5,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $258 |
Diversity |
MLC | USD | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MLC | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MLC | USD | ||
| 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
- University of South Dakota is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (9,868 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or USD?
- Martin Luther College is 128.6% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($17,770.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at MLC than University of South Dakota ($17,770.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than MLC ($18,466 vs. $21,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 24.5% lower than costs at University of South Dakota ($7,280 vs. $9,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than University of South Dakota (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Martin Luther College students is 47.3% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($8,222 vs. $5,580)
MLC vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 96 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming MLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than MLC (82.6%)
MLC vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or USD? 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 USD and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than University of South Dakota (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $10,200 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/