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Overview |
Cornell College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 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 |
Cornell College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Cornell College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Cornell 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 Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Luther- Norse?
- Cornell College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Cornell College than Luther College ($48,514.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Luther- Norse ($25,686 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 1.9% lower than costs at Cornell College ($10,670 vs. $10,872)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Luther College ($38,069 vs. $35,441)
Cornell College vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 2 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming Cornell College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Cornell College vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Luther College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,400)
- Luther College and Cornell College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther College and Cornell 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 Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/