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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Luther College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 1,399 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Saint Michael's College than Luther College ($47,640.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Saint Michael's College ($25,734 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 40.5% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($10,670 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 4.9% larger than aid received Luther College ($37,162 vs. $35,441)
Luther- Norse vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Luther- Norse .
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Luther College (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $50,000)
- Luther College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Luther- Norse graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/