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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Hamline University | ||
| 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
- Hamline University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Hamline University?
- Luther College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Luther- Norse than Hamline University ($47,510.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Luther- Norse ($23,021 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 5.1% lower than costs at Hamline University ($10,670 vs. $11,213)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Hamline University ($35,441 vs. $33,013)
Luther- Norse vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 52 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Hamline University? 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 Hamline University and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Hamline University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,000)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/