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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Northland College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Luther College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 518 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Northland College?
- Luther College is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Luther- Norse than Northland College ($47,510.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Luther- Norse ($23,252 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 10.1% lower than costs at Luther College ($9,688 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 19% larger than aid received Northland College ($35,441 vs. $29,780)
Luther- Norse vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 61 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Luther- Norse vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Northland 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 Northland College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Northland College (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College 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 Northland 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/