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Overview |
Luther- Norse | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | MSU Moorhead | ||
| 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
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or MSU Moorhead?
- Luther College is 437.6% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.8% higher at Luther- Norse than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($47,510.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Luther- Norse ($17,939 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 5.6% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,104 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 413.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($35,441 vs. $6,905)
Luther- Norse vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 130 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Luther- Norse vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $7,600 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($22,276 vs. $27,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/