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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $49,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $49,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $30,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $35,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 2,946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 2,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1113/1328 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Goucher 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
- Goucher College is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Goucher College?
- Goucher College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Goucher College than Luther College ($49,020.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Goucher College ($25,734 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 57.3% lower than costs at Goucher College ($10,670 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Goucher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 0.7% larger than aid received Goucher College ($35,441 vs. $35,187)
Luther- Norse vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Luther- Norse .
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Goucher 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 Goucher College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Luther College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $50,000)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College 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 Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/