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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 17,202 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $52,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $52,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $14,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $30,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $38,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 15,377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 12,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1210/1430 | ||
| 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 Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (17,202 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($52,260.00 vs. $49,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Luther College ($52,260.00 vs. $49,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($24,790 vs. $30,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 30.3% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($11,180 vs. $14,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 1.2% larger than aid received Luther College ($38,498 vs. $38,042)
Luther- Norse vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 78 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Louis University-Main Campus and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $11,800 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $50,000)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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/