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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Carthage | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 2,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $24,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $23,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 8,044 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 6,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1000/1205 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carthage College is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,771 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Carthage?
- Luther College is 36% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Luther- Norse than Carthage College ($49,650.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Carthage ($24,790 vs. $24,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 15.8% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,180 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Carthage College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 62.3% larger than aid received Carthage College ($38,042 vs. $23,441)
Luther- Norse vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 34 points higher than at Carthage (1145)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Carthage College (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $48,800)
- Carthage College and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carthage College and Luther- Norse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/