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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 1,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $33,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $24,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1060/1310 | ||
| 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 | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Kettering University | ||
| 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
- Kettering University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (1,605 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Kettering University?
- Luther College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Kettering University for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Luther- Norse than Kettering University ($49,650.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Kettering University ($24,790 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 17.7% lower than costs at Luther College ($9,500 vs. $11,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Kettering University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 52.2% larger than aid received Kettering University ($38,042 vs. $24,994)
Luther- Norse vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 25 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Kettering 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 Kettering University and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Kettering University (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $26,000 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $50,000)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/