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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1083/1288 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Rockhurst?
- Luther College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Luther- Norse than Rockhurst University ($47,510.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Luther- Norse ($22,994 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 3.8% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,280 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 7.9% larger than aid received Rockhurst University ($35,441 vs. $32,842)
Luther- Norse vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 17 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Luther- Norse vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Rockhurst? 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 Rockhurst and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Luther College (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,000)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/