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Overview |
DePaul | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $49,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $49,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $11,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $24,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $38,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 2,447 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 1,793 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1098/1318 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 58% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 1,463 students)
DePaul vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 13.7% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Luther- Norse than DePaul University ($49,650.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than DePaul ($24,790 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 65.2% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,180 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 36.9% larger than aid received DePaul University ($38,042 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
DePaul vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than DePaul University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,000)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/