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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Elms College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #374 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $40,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $40,095 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $15,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $22,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $31,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 1,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 24% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Elms College | ||
| 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
- Luther College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,463 students vs. 1,332 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Elms College?
- Luther College is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Luther- Norse than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($49,650.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Luther- Norse ($22,311 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 35.5% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($11,180 vs. $15,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 22.7% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($38,042 vs. $31,015)
Luther- Norse vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 203 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Elms 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 Elms College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/