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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Canisius | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 2,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #389 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | canisius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $31,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $31,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $19,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $22,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Canisius | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 4,147 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 3,391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Canisius | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Canisius | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Canisius | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Canisius | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Canisius College is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,545 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Canisius?
- Luther College is 59.6% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at Luther- Norse than Canisius College ($49,650.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Luther- Norse ($19,321 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 17.7% lower than costs at Canisius College ($11,180 vs. $13,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Canisius College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 67% larger than aid received Canisius College ($38,042 vs. $22,779)
Luther- Norse vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 101 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Canisius? 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 Canisius and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Canisius College (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $100 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/