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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Luther College is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,463 students vs. 734 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $49,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Ripon College than Luther College ($50,400.00 vs. $49,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Luther- Norse ($22,557 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 9.7% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,190 vs. $11,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 2.5% larger than aid received Luther College ($38,989 vs. $38,042)
Luther- Norse vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 74 points higher than at Ripon College (1105)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ripon College (24)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Luther College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $800 more per year than Ripon College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,200)
- Luther College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Luther- Norse graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ripon College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/