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Overview |
Luther- Norse | JCU | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or JCU?
- Luther College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Luther- Norse than John Carroll University ($47,510.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than JCU ($25,734 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 23.7% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,670 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 16.5% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($35,441 vs. $30,415)
Luther- Norse vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 52 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or JCU? 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 JCU and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Luther College (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,000)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU 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/