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Overview |
Tuskegee University | MLC | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $17,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $17,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $21,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $8,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 83.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 1078/1256 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $239 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 89% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | MLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 860 students)
Tuskegee University vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or MLC?
- Tuskegee University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Tuskegee University than Martin Luther College ($19,594.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Tuskegee University ($21,072 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 35.2% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($7,280 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Martin Luther College students is 20.9% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($8,222 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 190 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming MLC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or MLC? 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 MLC and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Tuskegee University (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $2,900 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $8,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $32,122)
- MLC graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($239 vs. $332)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/