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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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 |
ISU | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 60% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 1,610 students)
ISU vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 447.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at Luther- Norse than Iowa State University ($47,510.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Luther- Norse ($15,310 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 14% lower than costs at Luther College ($9,358 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 220.9% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($35,441 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 37 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
ISU vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Iowa State University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $50,000)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $3,132 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($23,868 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU 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/