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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Michigan Tech?
- Luther College is 174.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Luther- Norse than Michigan Technological University ($47,510.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Luther- Norse ($18,235 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 13% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($10,670 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Michigan Technological University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 119.9% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($35,441 vs. $16,114)
Luther- Norse vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 28 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Michigan Technological University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $50,000)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech 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 Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/