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Overview |
Luther- Norse | MSOE | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or MSOE?
- Luther College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Luther- Norse than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($47,510.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Luther- Norse ($25,661 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 17.1% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($10,670 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 11.3% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($35,441 vs. $31,850)
Luther- Norse vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 69 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have at the same average high school GPA (3.65) as students at MSOE (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Luther- Norse vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $18,900 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $50,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Luther- Norse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/