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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Gordon College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Wenham, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 1,628 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #552 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | gordon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Gordon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $26,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $26,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $24,483 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $15,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Gordon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 1,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1086/1313 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Gordon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Gordon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Gordon College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Gordon College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Gordon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gordon College is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (1,628 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Gordon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Gordon College?
- Luther College is 82.7% more expensive to attend than Gordon College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Luther- Norse than Gordon College ($47,510.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Luther- Norse ($24,483 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 13.9% lower than costs at Gordon College ($10,670 vs. $12,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Gordon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 133.5% larger than aid received Gordon College ($35,441 vs. $15,181)
Luther- Norse vs. Gordon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Gordon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon College or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 67 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Gordon College (26)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Gordon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Gordon 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 Gordon College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Gordon College is higher than Luther College (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,300)
- Gordon College and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gordon College and Luther- Norse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/