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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 2,439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $31,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $24,793 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 2,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Nazareth College | ||
| 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
- Nazareth College is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,439 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Nazareth College?
- Luther College is 28% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Luther- Norse than Nazareth College ($49,650.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Nazareth College ($24,790 vs. $31,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 39.7% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($11,180 vs. $15,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Nazareth College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 53.4% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($38,042 vs. $24,793)
Luther- Norse vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Luther- Norse .
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Nazareth College? 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 Nazareth College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Luther College (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/