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Overview |
MLC | W&J | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MLC | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
MLC | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
MLC | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 25% | ||
Campus |
MLC | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,162 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 55.3% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at W&J than Martin Luther College ($27,605.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than W&J ($21,072 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 91.1% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($7,280 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 374% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($38,971 vs. $8,222)
MLC vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or MLC .
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at W&J (3.54)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than W&J (81.5%)
MLC vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or W&J? 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 W&J and MLC.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Martin Luther College (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $18,900 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/