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Overview |
Luther- Norse | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Luther- Norse | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | St. Ambrose University | ||
| 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or St. Ambrose University ?
- Luther College is 40.6% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Luther- Norse than Saint Ambrose University ($49,650.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Luther- Norse ($23,578 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 10.4% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,180 vs. $12,348)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 43.2% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($38,042 vs. $26,559)
Luther- Norse vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 129 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or St. Ambrose University ? 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 St. Ambrose University and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Saint Ambrose University (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $1,700 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/