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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Luther College is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 1,426 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 13% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Lawrence than Luther College ($53,667.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Lawrence ($25,734 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 8% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($10,670 vs. $11,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Luther College ($40,089 vs. $35,441)
Luther- Norse vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Luther- Norse .
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Luther College (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,600)
- Luther College students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Luther- Norse graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/