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Overview |
Luther- Norse | MMC | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 1,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $20,191 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $38,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $25,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 8,138 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 6,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | MMC | ||
| 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
- Marymount Manhattan College is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (1,648 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or MMC?
- Luther College is 29.3% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Luther- Norse than Marymount Manhattan College ($49,650.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than MMC ($24,790 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 80.6% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($11,180 vs. $20,191)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 49.5% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($38,042 vs. $25,446)
Luther- Norse vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 141 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MMC (3.45)
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or MMC? 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 MMC and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $5,200 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/