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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 |
Luther- Norse | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Augustana University?
- Luther College is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Luther- Norse than Augustana University ($47,510.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Luther- Norse ($23,843 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 16.6% lower than costs at Luther College ($9,148 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Augustana University ($35,441 vs. $27,920)
Luther- Norse vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 15 points higher than at Augustana University (1164)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Augustana University (26)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Luther- Norse vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Augustana University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,800)
- Augustana University and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana University and Luther- Norse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/