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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $44,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $44,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $33,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $29,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 963 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| 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
- Luther College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,463 students vs. 566 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Luther College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Luther- Norse than Cleveland Institute of Art ($49,650.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($24,790 vs. $33,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 12% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,180 vs. $12,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($38,042 vs. $29,439)
Luther- Norse vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Cleveland Institute of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Art or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 96 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (56.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Cleveland Institute of Art? 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 Cleveland Institute of Art and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $39,400)
- Luther College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Luther- Norse graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/