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Overview |
Luther- Norse | OWU | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 1,410 students)
Luther- Norse vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at OWU than Luther College ($49,262.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than OWU ($25,734 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 28.8% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($10,670 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Luther College ($36,757 vs. $35,441)
Luther- Norse vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Luther- Norse .
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than OWU (52.2%)
Luther- Norse vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or OWU? 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 OWU and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $400 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Luther- Norse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/