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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #332 | ||
| 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) | $49,650 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1075/1290 | ||
| 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 | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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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 | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| 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 | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 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 (2,158 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Augustana University?
- Luther College is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Luther- Norse than Augustana University ($49,650.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Augustana University ($24,790 vs. $25,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 18.1% lower than costs at Luther College ($9,470 vs. $11,180)
- 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 36.2% larger than aid received Augustana University ($38,042 vs. $27,925)
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 (73.3%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
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/