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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Purdue | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Luther- Norse | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Purdue?
- Luther College is 388.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Luther- Norse than Purdue University Main Campus ($47,510.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Luther- Norse ($12,576 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 6.4% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,030 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 296% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($35,441 vs. $8,950)
Luther- Norse vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 52 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Luther- Norse vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $11,200 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $50,000)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/