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Overview |
Luther- Norse | NSA | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Moscow, Idaho | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | nsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | NSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $4,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $15,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $3,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | NSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 135 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | NSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | NSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | NSA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | NSA | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | NSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Luther College is larger than than NSA based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 294 students)
Luther- Norse vs. NSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or NSA?
- Luther College is 227.7% more expensive to attend than NSA for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.7% higher at Luther- Norse than New Saint Andrews College ($47,510.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than Luther- Norse ($15,053 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 166.8% lower than costs at Luther College ($4,000 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than New Saint Andrews College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 797.9% larger than aid received New Saint Andrews College ($35,441 vs. $3,947)
Luther- Norse vs. NSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or NSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSA or Luther- Norse .
- NSA has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or NSA? 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 NSA and Luther- Norse.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/