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Overview |
Luther- Norse | FDU | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 2,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $34,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $34,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $16,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $26,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $25,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 4,457 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 4,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 12.1% | ||
| 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 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,778 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or FDU?
- Luther College is 43.6% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Luther- Norse than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($49,650.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than FDU ($24,790 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 44% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($11,180 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 47% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($38,042 vs. $25,882)
Luther- Norse vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 145 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or FDU? 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 FDU and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $2,900 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,000)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/