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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1200/1370 | ||
| 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 | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Luther College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 1,210 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than Luther College ($56,001.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Kalamazoo College ($25,734 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 6.3% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($10,670 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Luther College ($41,855 vs. $35,441)
Luther- Norse vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Luther- Norse .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Luther College (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $50,000)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/