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Overview |
Central College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Central College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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
- Luther College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 139.9% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.9% higher at Luther- Norse than Central College ($47,510.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Luther- Norse ($23,303 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 1.8% lower than costs at Central College ($10,670 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 222.2% larger than aid received Central College ($35,441 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 111 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Central College vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Central College (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $48,000)
- Luther College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/