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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 1,942 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #433 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $33,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $33,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $9,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $21,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $24,903 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 1,550 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 36.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Luther- Norse | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Asbury University?
- Luther College is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Luther- Norse than Asbury University ($49,650.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Luther- Norse ($21,375 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 16.3% lower than costs at Luther College ($9,616 vs. $11,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Asbury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 52.8% larger than aid received Asbury University ($38,042 vs. $24,903)
Luther- Norse vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 78 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have at the same average high school GPA (3.65) as students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Asbury University (64.1%)
Luther- Norse vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Asbury University? 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 Asbury University and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Luther College (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/