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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #297 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 915/1185 | ||
| 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 | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Saint John's | ||
| 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Saint John's than Luther College ($50,950.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Saint John's ($25,734 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 11.4% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($10,670 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Saint Johns University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Luther College ($37,533 vs. $35,441)
Luther- Norse vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 31 points higher than at Saint John's (1148)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Saint John's (26)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Luther College (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $50,000)
- Saint Johns University and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Johns University and Luther- Norse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/