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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 3,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $19,115 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $5,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1020/1340 | ||
| 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 | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Dakota State | ||
| 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
- Dakota State University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,508 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Dakota State?
- Luther College is 551.9% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 363.2% higher at Luther- Norse than Dakota State University ($49,650.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Luther- Norse ($19,115 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 24.4% lower than costs at Luther College ($8,990 vs. $11,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Dakota State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 622.8% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($38,042 vs. $5,263)
Luther- Norse vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 132 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Dakota State University (69% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/