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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 1,573 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Luther College is 36.6% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Luther- Norse than Roberts Wesleyan College ($47,510.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Luther- Norse ($23,341 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 10.5% lower than costs at Roberts Wesleyan College ($10,670 vs. $11,792)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 44.7% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($35,441 vs. $24,493)
Luther- Norse vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 112 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/