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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin College is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Calvin College?
- Luther College is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Luther- Norse than Calvin College ($47,510.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Calvin College ($25,734 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 4.5% lower than costs at Calvin College ($10,670 vs. $11,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Calvin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 34% larger than aid received Calvin College ($35,441 vs. $26,448)
Luther- Norse vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 23 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Luther- Norse vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Calvin College? 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 Calvin College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Luther College (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/