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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1430/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carleton College is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 31% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Carleton College than Luther College ($62,244.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Carleton College ($25,734 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 49.9% lower than costs at Carleton College ($10,670 vs. $15,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Carleton College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 32.1% larger than aid received Luther College ($46,821 vs. $35,441)
Luther- Norse vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 221 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Carleton College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Luther- Norse vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Carleton 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 Carleton College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Luther College (93% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Carleton College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $50,000)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/