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Overview |
MLC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
MLC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MLC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $268 |
Diversity |
MLC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MLC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 18% | ||
Campus |
MLC | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 St Thomas is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 880 students)
MLC vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 180.9% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.9% higher at University of St Thomas than Martin Luther College ($48,930.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than University of St Thomas ($22,293 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 83% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($6,880 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 412.4% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($32,284 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or MLC .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 57 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
MLC vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and MLC.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Martin Luther College (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $24,000 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/